Comparing Lengths
Grade 1 · Math · Measurement · Oregon, USA
Lesson Summary
Compare two objects to see which is longer, shorter, or the same length.
Explanation
You can compare two things by putting them side by side. Make sure they both start at the same point. The one that sticks out farther is longer, and the other is shorter. If they end at the same point, they are the same length. Words like longer, shorter, taller, and the same help you describe what you see.
Practice Questions
Q1: A pencil is 7 inches long. A crayon is 4 inches long. Which is longer?
Answer: The pencil is longer.
Q2: Your shoe is longer than your eraser. Which one is shorter?
Answer: The eraser is shorter.
Q3: Two ribbons are the same length. Is one longer than the other?
Answer: No, they are the same length.
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What is Comparing Lengths in Grade 1 Math?+
Comparing Lengths is a lesson in the Measurement chapter of Grade 1 Math. It is part of the Oregon, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
What grade level covers Comparing Lengths?+
Comparing Lengths is taught in Grade 1 as part of the Math curriculum in Oregon, USA.
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