Kindergarten Measurement: Comparing Length

Worked examples

Real problems from the practice worksheets, solved one step at a time.

1. Example 1

   The stick is 10 inches. The worm is 2 inches. Which is shorter?

   1. Both are measured in inches, so compare the numbers: 10 is more than 2.
   2. The stick (10 inches) is longer than the worm (2 inches).
   3. So the shorter one is the worm.

   Answer: worm

2. Example 2

   The worm is 2 inches. The eraser is 1 inch. Which is longer?

   1. Both are measured in inches, so compare the numbers: 2 is more than 1.
   2. The worm (2 inches) is longer than the eraser (1 inch).
   3. So the longer one is the worm.

   Answer: worm

3. Example 3

   The eraser is 3 inches. The worm is 4 inches. Which is shorter?

   1. Both are measured in inches, so compare the numbers: 4 is more than 3.
   2. The worm (4 inches) is longer than the eraser (3 inches).
   3. So the shorter one is the eraser.

   Answer: eraser