Measure, estimate, compare, and subtract lengths in standard units. — Independent Practice — page 1
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Measure, estimate, compare, and subtract lengths in standard units. — Independent Practice — page 2
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Worksheet directions

Grade 2 • Independent Practice • Work on your own. Show your calculations or reasoning where needed.

Sample questions

  1. A line starts at 2 and ends at 6 on the cm ruler. How long is it? Length: ___
  2. A line starts at 2 and ends at 8 on the cm ruler. How long is it? Length: ___
  3. A line starts at 2 and ends at 9 on the cm ruler. How long is it? Length: ___
  4. A line starts at 2 and ends at 7 on the cm ruler. How long is it? Length: ___
  5. Why should a ruler start at 0 when measuring? ___
  6. A line starts at 2 and ends at 5 on the cm ruler. How long is it? Length: ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 2.MD.A.1. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 2.MD.A.1 — Measure length with appropriate tools

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