Compare Measurements Using Different Units - 2nd Grade Math
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What does it mean if the same object measures $12$ inches and $1$ foot?
What does it mean if the same object measures $12$ inches and $1$ foot?
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$12$ inches equals $1$ foot. This is the standard conversion between inches and feet.
$12$ inches equals $1$ foot. This is the standard conversion between inches and feet.
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What relationship should be true when measuring the same object in inches and feet?
What relationship should be true when measuring the same object in inches and feet?
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The inches number is larger because inches are smaller units. Smaller units require more of them to measure the same length.
The inches number is larger because inches are smaller units. Smaller units require more of them to measure the same length.
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Which measurement uses the larger unit: $24$ inches or $2$ feet?
Which measurement uses the larger unit: $24$ inches or $2$ feet?
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$2$ feet uses the larger unit (feet). Feet are larger than inches, so fewer are needed.
$2$ feet uses the larger unit (feet). Feet are larger than inches, so fewer are needed.
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Identify the correct comparison for the same length: $36$ inches is how many feet?
Identify the correct comparison for the same length: $36$ inches is how many feet?
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$3$ feet. Since $12$ inches = $1$ foot, $36$ inches = $3$ feet.
$3$ feet. Since $12$ inches = $1$ foot, $36$ inches = $3$ feet.
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Identify the correct conversion: $1$ foot $11$ inches equals how many inches?
Identify the correct conversion: $1$ foot $11$ inches equals how many inches?
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$23$ inches. $1$ foot = $12$ inches, plus $11$ inches = $23$ inches.
$23$ inches. $1$ foot = $12$ inches, plus $11$ inches = $23$ inches.
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What is the correct statement about measuring the same object with smaller units?
What is the correct statement about measuring the same object with smaller units?
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Smaller units require more units to cover the same length. More small units fit in the same space than large units.
Smaller units require more units to cover the same length. More small units fit in the same space than large units.
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Which measurement is longer: $3$ feet $2$ inches or $38$ inches?
Which measurement is longer: $3$ feet $2$ inches or $38$ inches?
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They are equal. $3$ feet $2$ inches = $36 + 2 = 38$ inches.
They are equal. $3$ feet $2$ inches = $36 + 2 = 38$ inches.
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What is the missing number: $9$ inches equals how many feet and inches?
What is the missing number: $9$ inches equals how many feet and inches?
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$0$ feet $9$ inches. $9$ inches is less than $1$ foot, so it's $0$ feet $9$ inches.
$0$ feet $9$ inches. $9$ inches is less than $1$ foot, so it's $0$ feet $9$ inches.
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Which pair could NOT describe the same object: $12$ inches and $1$ foot, or $12$ inches and $2$ feet?
Which pair could NOT describe the same object: $12$ inches and $1$ foot, or $12$ inches and $2$ feet?
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$12$ inches and $2$ feet. $2$ feet = $24$ inches, not $12$ inches.
$12$ inches and $2$ feet. $2$ feet = $24$ inches, not $12$ inches.
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Identify the correct comparison for the same length: $2$ feet is how many inches?
Identify the correct comparison for the same length: $2$ feet is how many inches?
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$24$ inches. Multiply feet by $12$: $2 imes 12 = 24$ inches.
$24$ inches. Multiply feet by $12$: $2 imes 12 = 24$ inches.
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What is the correct rule for measuring with different units (inches vs feet) on the same object?
What is the correct rule for measuring with different units (inches vs feet) on the same object?
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Use the same start point; only the unit size changes the count. Same object, different units give different counts.
Use the same start point; only the unit size changes the count. Same object, different units give different counts.
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Which measurement is longer: $1$ foot $8$ inches or $20$ inches?
Which measurement is longer: $1$ foot $8$ inches or $20$ inches?
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They are equal. $1$ foot $8$ inches = $12 + 8 = 20$ inches.
They are equal. $1$ foot $8$ inches = $12 + 8 = 20$ inches.
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What is the missing number: $18$ inches equals how many feet and inches?
What is the missing number: $18$ inches equals how many feet and inches?
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$1$ foot $6$ inches. $18$ inches = $12$ inches + $6$ inches = $1$ foot $6$ inches.
$1$ foot $6$ inches. $18$ inches = $12$ inches + $6$ inches = $1$ foot $6$ inches.
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Find the correct conversion: $2$ feet $6$ inches equals how many inches?
Find the correct conversion: $2$ feet $6$ inches equals how many inches?
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$30$ inches. $2$ feet = $24$ inches, plus $6$ inches = $30$ inches.
$30$ inches. $2$ feet = $24$ inches, plus $6$ inches = $30$ inches.
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Which number should be bigger for the same object: the count in inches or the count in feet?
Which number should be bigger for the same object: the count in inches or the count in feet?
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The count in inches should be bigger. Since inches are smaller units, more are needed.
The count in inches should be bigger. Since inches are smaller units, more are needed.
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