Skills Covered

How to Use This Worksheet

Measure objects using a centimeter ruler. Practice reading measurements in metric units.

Tips for Success

• Demonstrate proper measurement technique before independent work
• Have students estimate before measuring
• Compare measurements using "longer," "shorter," and "same length"
• Use hands-on tools when available

Common Core Standards Alignment

This worksheet supports the following Common Core State Standards for Mathematics:

• 1.MD.A.2 - Express the length of an object as a whole number of length units
• 2.MD.A.1 - Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools