Relate addition and subtraction to length

Relate addition and subtraction to length

by Binxin Zheng

​CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.B.5

​Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems involving lengths that are given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings (such as drawings of rulers) and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

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​What does it mean?

​Students should understand various length units, such as centimeters, meters and inches. Students will use them within 100 addition and subtraction strategies to measure and compare distances. For example, use centimeter units to solve the difference in height between two people.

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62-35=

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Jay and Niko wanted to see how far they could jump. Jay jumped 23 inches. Niko jumped 31 inches. How much farther did Niko jump than Jay?