Grades 2-3 16 fun measurement challenges

 Perfect for a math center

 Great for fast finishers.
 Aligned with CCSS 2.MD.A1-4.
 Student answer sheet included
 Here are 16 fun measurement cards to use with your students. Each card requires students to
make an estimate before measuring. Students will need a ruler to complete these cards. A
yardstick and tape measure would also be helpful. Students can work in standard and/or metric
measurements. A student answer sheet is included.

In addition, there are three "Now try this:" cards. Card 1 asks students to use two different units
of measurement for the same object and explain the results (you may need to guide students
toward larger objects). Card 2 asks students to compare measurements of two objects and find
the difference. Card 3 is a graphing activity for advanced learners who will enjoy an the extra
challenge.

These cards will look best in color, but will also print out fine in grayscale. Simply print and cut
along the guidelines. Laminate and use them again and again. Alternatively, you could print on
cardstock. It works well to keep them in a baggie. Another option is to hole-punch a corner of
each card and put them all on a ring.

This product addresses the following Common Core Standards:

 CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.1 Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks,
meter sticks, and measuring tapes. (task cards)

 CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.2 Measure the length of an object twice, using length units of different lengths for the two
measurements; describe how the two measurements relate to the size of the unit chosen. (Now try this Card 1)

 CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.3 Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters. (task cards)

 CCSS.Math.Content.2.MD.A.4 Measure to determine how much longer one object is than another, expressing the length difference
in terms of a standard length unit. (Now try this Cards 2)

This resource was created by Rachel Lynette copyright 2012. As a free product is may be shared with colleagues, but may not be
altered or sold.
 1 2
How long is your foot? How long is your pinky?

First make an estimate. First make an estimate.

Then measure. Then measure.

3 How wide is the 4

doorway to your
How tall is your desk? classroom?

First make an estimate. First make an estimate.

Then measure. Then measure.

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 6
5 6
How long is your arm? How tall is your chair?

First make an estimate. First make an estimate.

Then measure. Then measure.

How thick is the 7 8

longest book in your How long is your
classroom? pencil?

First make an estimate. First make an estimate.

Then measure. Then measure.

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9 10
How long is the How wide is a
stapler? computer screen?

First make an estimate. First make an estimate.

Then measure. Then measure.

11 12
How long is the
How wide is the sink? white board?

First make an estimate. First make an estimate.

Then measure. Then measure.

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 13 14
How tall are you? How wide is your
classroom?
First make an estimate. First make an estimate.

Then measure. Then measure.

15 16
What is the circumference
How long is your
(the length around) your
classroom? head?
First make an estimate. First make an estimate.

Then measure. Then measure.

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 Measure the object on the
card two times with two
different units of
measurement. Explain why
the measurements
are different.

Compare your Select five of the objects you

measurements for two have measured. Use graph
different cards. Which object paper to make a bar graph
is longer? How much showing how long
longer is it? each object is.

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 Name__________________________________

Use this sheet to record your Measurement Task Card answers.

Remember to include the measurement unit your answer.

Card Card
Estimate Measurement Estimate Measurement
Number Number

1 9

2 10

3 11

4 12

5 13

6 14

7 15

8 16
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