Size Word Problems - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - How to Measure Using the World Around You
In the "Size Word Problems" lesson, Grade 1 students embark on an engaging journey to understand and apply the concepts of measurement using familiar objects and scenarios from the world around them. This lesson is a crucial part of the "Foundations and Applications in Measuring, Time, and Data" unit, where students lay the groundwork for their mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills regarding size, length, and height.
Through activities such as the Length Word Problems Worksheet, students will learn how to solve real-world problems that involve measuring lengths using units like inches and centimeters. The Comparing Height and Who Tallest Printable activities will teach them to observe and compare the height of different objects and people, fostering their analytical skills. Additionally, the Flower Word Problems Worksheet will introduce students to the concept of using measurements to solve problems in a context they find relatable and engaging.
By engaging with Length/Size Word Problems, students will not only enhance their ability to measure and compare physical quantities but also improve their critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.
Estimated classroom time: 17 min
Chapter: How to Measure Using the World Around You
Unit: Foundations and Applications in Measuring, Time and Data
Click on any activity below to start learning.
1st
3:00 min
Length Word Problems Worksheet
worksheet
2nd
4:00 min
Comparing Height
video
3rd
3:00 min
Who Tallest Printable
worksheet
4th
3:00 min
Flower Word Problems Worksheet
worksheet
5th
4:00 min
Length/Size Word Problems
Quiz
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Activity 1 / Length Word Problems Worksheet
Word problems are great for learning measurement because they’re so relatable to real life scenarios! Here’s a worksheet that offers practice with length word problems for grade 2 math.
Kids need to learn to work with centimeters and inches, and this worksheet will offer important practice with measuring ribbon in centimeters! -
Activity 2 / Comparing Height
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Activity 3 / Who Tallest Printable
Kids need to learn to make observations to discern important math concepts, like measurement.
Help your child use their power of observation to make a comparison between the kids on the page using this measurement worksheet: Who is the Tallest? -
Activity 4 / Flower Word Problems Worksheet
Equations can be presented in more than one way. Sometimes, equations are presented in sentences, and you must then interpret the word sentences into number sentences. Help your kids practice measuring with word problems in this colorful worksheet. There are two simple sentences in the printout. Read both to your kids, and then help them interpret them and check the box for the correct answer.
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Activity 5 / Length/Size Word Problems - Quiz
This quiz assesses students’ ability to solve word problems that involve length and size.
