Mathematics·Measurement·procedural
Measuring length (age 7+)
Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, metre sticks, and measuring tapes
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is learning practical measurement skills — using rulers and other tools to measure length, weight, and volume accurately, working with money, and telling time to the nearest minute.
Evidence of understanding
- Choose the most appropriate tool for measuring a given object
- Align the zero mark of a ruler with the end of the object and read the measurement
- Measure lengths in inches, feet, centimetres, and metres using the correct tool
Assessment prompt
If Measuring length (age 7+) needs to measure a piece of fabric about 80 cm long, can they pick the right tool — a short ruler or a tape measure — and use it accurately?
Standards alignment
2.MD.1US · ccss-math
Measure length with appropriate tools
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · 2