Let's solve each part of the "Measuring Centimeters" worksheet step by step. We'll measure each object using the ruler shown and round to the nearest centimeter.
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a.
Object: A small oval-shaped object (like a battery or eraser)
- The left end is at
0 cm.
- The right end is just past
3 cm, but not quite at 4 cm.
- It appears to be about
3.2 cm long.
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Rounded to the nearest centimeter: 3 cm
✔ Answer: 3 cm
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b.
Object: A pencil
- The left end is at
0 cm.
- The tip of the pencil is between
14 cm and
15 cm, closer to
14 cm.
- It looks like it’s around
14.3 cm.
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Rounded to the nearest centimeter: 14 cm
✔ Answer: 14 cm
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c.
Object: A pen or arrow-like shape
- The left end is at
0 cm.
- The tip is just past
8 cm, but not quite at 9 cm.
- It looks like
8.4 cm.
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Rounded to the nearest centimeter: 8 cm
✔ Answer: 8 cm
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d.
Object: A screwdriver or similar tool with a handle and spiral shaft
- The left end is at
0 cm.
- The tip is between
6 cm and
7 cm, closer to
6 cm.
- It looks like
6.3 cm.
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Rounded to the nearest centimeter: 6 cm
✔ Answer: 6 cm
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✔ Final Answers:
a.
3 cm
b.
14 cm
c.
8 cm
d.
6 cm
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📝 Explanation:
To measure:
1. Align the
left end of the object with
0 cm on the ruler.
2. Look at where the
right end of the object lines up.
3. Estimate the position between the centimeter marks.
4. Round to the
nearest whole number — if it's halfway or more, round up; otherwise, round down.
For example:
- 3.2 cm → rounds to
3 cm
- 14.3 cm → rounds to
14 cm
- 8.4 cm → rounds to
8 cm
- 6.3 cm → rounds to
6 cm
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of measurement worksheets grade 2.
