Common Core: 2nd Grade Math : Select the Correct Tool to Measure Objects: CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.1
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Example Question #1 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a taco?
Yardstick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Meter stick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a taco because a taco is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
Example Question #2 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a candle?
Meter stick
Yardstick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a shoe because a candle is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
Example Question #3 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a jar?
Ruler
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a jar because a jar is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
Example Question #4 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a bug?
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Meter stick
Ruler
Ruler
You would use a ruler to measure a bug because a bug is most likely smaller than 12 inches, which is the size of a ruler. All of the other tools will be much larger.
Example Question #5 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure an oven?
Meter Stick
Yardstick
Yardstick or meter stick
Ruler
Yardstick or meter stick
An oven is most likely larger ruler could measure because a ruler can only measure up to 12 inches. A yardstick can measure up to 3 feet (or 36 inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick.
Example Question #6 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a deck?
Yardstick
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Measuring tape
A deck is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 12 inches, a yardstick can only measure up to 3 feet (or 36 inches), and a meter stick is about the same size as a yardstick. Measuring tape can measure up to 25 feet.
Example Question #7 : Measurement & Data
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a room?
Yardstick
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Ruler
Measuring tape
A room is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 
Example Question #8 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a door?
Ruler
Meter stick
Measuring tape
Yardstick
Measuring tape
A door is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to 
Example Question #6 : Measurement & Data
Which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a coffee table?
Ruler
Yardstick
Both a yardstick and measuring tape
Measuring tape
Both a yardstick and measuring tape
You would not want to use a ruler to measure a coffee table because a coffee table is most likely bigger than 
Example Question #6 : Measurement & Data
Of the options provided, which would make the most sense to use if we were going to measure a backyard?
Meter stick
Both a ruler and a meter stick
Ruler
Measuring tape
Measuring tape
A backyard is most likely larger than what a yardstick, meter stick, and ruler could measure. A ruler can only measure up to
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