Printable Choosing the Right Unit Worksheets
Choosing the right unit worksheets teach 2nd and 3rd grade students to pick sensible measurement units for length, weight, and volume. These printable multiple-choice pages include complete answer keys.
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Choose the unit of length
Circle the best unit of measurement
Choose the unit of length
Sort items by length unit
Choose the unit of weight
Circle the best unit of measurement
Choose the unit of weight
Sort items by weight unit
Choose the unit of capacity
Circle the best unit of measurement
Choose the unit of capacity
Sort items by capacity unit
About Choosing the Right Unit
What this skill is
Choosing the appropriate unit requires selecting an efficient measurement scale (such as measuring a pencil in inches, a football field in yards, and a road trip in miles) to avoid unwieldy numbers.
When children learn it
Selecting appropriate tools and units for measurement tasks is taught in 2nd and 3rd grade (CCSS 2.MD.A.1, 3.MD.A.2).
Teaching Tips
- Play the "Silly Units" game: ask your child "Would you measure our road trip to Grandma's house with a foot ruler?". They will laugh and say NO! Ask what they would use instead (miles). Silly questions highlight sensible unit choices.
Common Mistakes
- Choosing tiny units for giant objects (measuring swimming pool water in teaspoons).
- Choosing giant units for tiny objects (measuring an insect in meters).
- Mixing unit types, such as picking pounds for distance or inches for weight.