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Grade 2/Length & Height

Differences in length (cm)

Practice measuring objects using pictures and logic. Read the problem to find the length in units like inches, centimeters, or blocks.
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Practice Questions

  1. The pencil ✏️ is 15 cm. The crayon 🖍️ is 9 cm. How much longer is the pencil? ? cm
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    6 cm

  2. The green ribbon 🎀 is 50 cm. The yellow ribbon 🎀 is 35 cm. What is the difference? ? cm
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    15 cm

  3. A plant 🪴 grew to 25 cm. It started at 10 cm. How much did it grow? ? cm
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    15 cm

  4. Rope A is 100 cm. Rope B is 80 cm. How much longer is Rope A 🪢? ? cm
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    20 cm

Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Encourage using a number line or ruler to visualize the difference.

Vocabulary
Difference: How much more one thing is than another.
Subtract: Take away to find the difference.
Extension Activities
  • Compare lengths of objects.
  • Find the difference.
  • Use centimeters to compare.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to find the difference in length between two objects using a ruler.

Learning Path
Skill Level

advanced

Skills Practiced
Metric differences