Measurement Word Problems (2.MD.5)

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What is measurement?

Back

Measurement is the process of determining the size, length, or amount of something using standard units.

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What unit is commonly used to measure length in centimeters?

Back

Centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system.

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If a beaver is 15 inches long and grows 23 inches, how do you find its new length?

Back

Add the original length (15 inches) to the growth (23 inches): 15 + 23 = 38 inches.

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How do you find the total length of multiple objects?

Back

Add the lengths of each object together.

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If I have 3 pencils measuring 17 cm, 12 cm, and 9 cm, what is the total length?

Back

17 cm + 12 cm + 9 cm = 38 cm.

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What does it mean if one person is taller than another?

Back

It means their height measurement is greater than the other person's height.

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If Ben is 48 cm tall and Mike is 13 cm taller, how do you find Mike's height?

Back

Add Ben's height (48 cm) to the difference (13 cm): 48 + 13 = 61 cm.

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What is a word problem in math?

Back

A word problem is a mathematical question presented in the form of a story or real-life scenario.

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How do you solve a word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully, identify the numbers and what is being asked, then perform the necessary calculations.

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the mathematical operation of taking one number away from another.