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Measure with a ruler: 2nd grade math

Measure with ruler and meter stick (in, ft, cm, m); estimate; unit size matters. A free 2nd grade lesson plan, a question set with answers and a printable sheet with its key. Copy it and make it yours.

Lesson plan

Goal

  • Students can do this: measure with ruler and meter stick (in, ft, cm, m); estimate; unit size matters.

Teach (10 min)

  • Line up the left end of the object with 0. The number at the right end is the length.
  • Inches and centimeters are both on rulers. Write the unit with your answer.
  • Work one example on the board while students say each step aloud, then do one together.

Practise (15 min)

  • Students work the printable sheet in pairs, then alone.
  • Or practise it as a game with no sign-up: https://peabody.kids/math/measure.ruler2?lesson=2-measure-ruler-1&at=2

Exit ticket (5 min)

  • Use the first three questions on the printable sheet as a slip.

Printable sheet

Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

Measure with a ruler (2nd grade)

  1. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    012345678910inches
  2. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    012345678910inches
  3. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    0123456789inches
  4. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    0123456789inches
  5. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    01234567891011inches
  6. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    01234567891011inches
  7. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    0123456inches
  8. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    01234567891011121314cm
  9. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    01234567891011121314151617181920cm
  10. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    012345678910111213cm
  11. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    012345678910cm
  12. How long is the bar? Read the ruler.
    012345678910111213141516171819cm
Key
  1. 7 inches
  2. 8 inches
  3. 4 inches
  4. 5 inches
  5. 6 inches
  6. 6 inches
  7. 3 inches
  8. 4 centimeters
  9. 4 centimeters
  10. 5 centimeters
  11. 4 centimeters
  12. 14 centimeters

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