2nd Grade Measurement
What is the name of the measuring tool used to measure small objects?
a) ruler
b) meter stick
c) yard stick
a) ruler.
Which is bigger centimeters or inches?
inches
How many sides does a square have?
4 sides
True or False.
Squares have 4 corners.
True.
Which two units can be used to measure the length of a hamster?
inches and centimeters
How many inches are in a foot?
12 inches
What shape has 3 sides?
Triangle
True or False.
Quad means 4.
True.
Would you use centimeters or inches to measure a pencil eraser?
centimeter
Put the 3 items in order from shortest to tallest. pencil, eraser, crayon.
eraser, crayon, pencil
How many sides does a hexagon have?
6 sides
True or False.
A shape does not need to be a closed figure.
False. A figure needs to be closed to be considered a shape.
What unit is about the size of your elbow to your wrist?
feet
Which measurement is the best estimate for the size of a notebook? 30cm or 4m?
30cm
There is 1 square, 1 pentagon, and 1 rectangle. How many sides are there in all?
13 sides
True or False.
A hexagon has less sides than a pentagon.
False. It has more sides than a pentagon.
How many feet are in a yard?
3 feet
Order the units from smallest to largest.
a) yd, m, ft, in, cm
b) in, cm, yd, ft, m
c) cm, in, ft, m, yd
c) cm, in, ft, m, yd
Draw a quadrilateral.
Answers will vary.
True or False.
A square is also a rectangle.
True.