Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 2

MA19.2.20

Measure to determine how much longer one object is than another, expressing the length difference of the two objects using standard units of length.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • strategies for comparing the length of objects.
  • standard units of length.
  • related tools.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • choose and accurately use appropriate measurement tools and units of measure.
  • explain and justify procedures for determining the difference between the lengths of two objects.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • comparisons of objects are determined using attributes that are measurable.

Vocabulary

  • Standard units of length
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