2.MATH.9.D
Determine the length of an object to the nearest marked unit using rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, or measuring tapes.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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lengthobjectnearest marked unitruleryardstickmeter stickmeasuring tape
Skills
- determine (the length of an object to the nearest marked unit) #dok1
- use (rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, or measuring tapes to measure) #dok1
- select (appropriate measuring tool based on the object) #dok2
- compare (measured lengths found with different tools) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can measure the length of an object to the nearest marked unit. #dok1
- I can use tools like rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks, and measuring tapes to measure length. #dok1
- I can choose the best tool to measure the length of different objects. #dok2
- I can explain why I chose a particular measuring tool for an object. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Measuring length accurately requires selecting and using appropriate measurement tools.
- Understanding how to determine and report length helps students describe and compare objects in their environment.
Essential Questions
- How do you choose the best tool to measure a given object?
- What steps do you take to measure an object accurately to the nearest marked unit?
- Why is it important to use the nearest marked unit when measuring?
- How might the measurement change if you use a different tool?
- How can measuring objects help us in real life?