Second Grade Math Measuring

How big is the spoon to the nearest half inch?

• 3 inches

• 4 inches

• 5 inches

• 3 1/2 inches

When measuring in inches and centimeters, which unit measurement produces a larger number?

• Inches because the unit of measurement is bigger.

• Centimeters because the unit of measurement is smaller and requires more to measure the same object.

What time is it?

• 5:45

• 6:30

• 12:15

• 2:00

What are you measuring when using a ruler?

• volume

• length

• mass

• weight

How long is the object shown?

• 7 inches

• 7 centimeters

• 8 inches

Estimate. About how long is the stick?

• about 1 centimeter

• about 4 centimeters

• about 7 centimeters

• about 10 centimeters

How long is the pencil?

• 16 centimeters

• 16 inches

• 3 centimeters

• 3 inches

Carey and her little sister Jan are measuring the length of their step as they walk. Carey’s step is 64 centimeters. Jan’s step is 38 centimeters. How many centimeters longer is Carey’s step than Jan’s?

• 102cm

• 26cm

• 34cm

• 68cm

Eliot and Kaylee bought the same kind of candy bar at the store. Eliot ate two halves of his candy bar. Kaylee ate three thirds of her candy bar. Kaylee said she ate more of her candy bar than Eliot. Is she correct? 

• Yes

• No

What time is this?

• 12:00

• 12:20

• 1:00

• 4:00