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2nd Grade Compare Length Differences worksheets

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Compare Length Differences

Grade 2 Math Worksheet

NameDate

Write how much longer or shorter, in inches.

A plank is 44 inches long. A board is 48 inches long. The board is inches longer.
A ladder is 67 inches long. A fence is 17 inches long. The fence is inches shorter.
A jump rope is 92 inches long. A kite string is 66 inches long. The jump rope is inches longer.
A scarf is 25 inches long. A chain is 35 inches long. The scarf is inches shorter.
A rope is 77 inches long. A cord is 69 inches long. The rope is inches longer.
A stick is 32 inches long. A pole is 54 inches long. The stick is inches shorter.
A bookshelf is 25 inches long. A table is 94 inches long. The table is inches longer.
A bench is 34 inches long. A sofa is 57 inches long. The bench is inches shorter.
A ribbon is 49 inches long. A string is 79 inches long. The string is inches longer.
A hose is 85 inches long. A pipe is 29 inches long. The pipe is inches shorter.

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About this worksheet

Comparing two lengths means finding how much longer or how much shorter one is, and the way to do that is to subtract the smaller measurement from the larger one. If a rope is 39 inches long and a cord is 23 inches long, the rope is 39 - 23 = 16 inches longer, and the cord is 16 inches shorter. Both measurements must use the same unit, so a child can subtract the numbers directly.

This worksheet has ten pairs of objects with their lengths written out, and each asks how much longer or how much shorter one object is, with the unit already printed after the blank. Odd sheets use inches and even sheets use centimeters. Ask your child to say which object is longer first, and then to subtract.

What your child will learn

Compare two lengths in the same unit
Subtract to find how much longer or shorter
Say which object is longer and which is shorter

Common Core standard: 2.MD.A.4

Worked example

A rope is 39 inches and a cord is 23 inches. The rope is 39 - 23 = 16 inches longer, so the cord is 16 inches shorter.

Common mistake

Adding the two lengths instead of subtracting the shorter from the longer.

Helpful hint

Subtract the shorter length from the longer length.

Next skill: Length Word Problems Earlier: Estimate Lengths

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with compare length differences?

Adding the two lengths instead of subtracting the shorter from the longer.

How can I help my child with compare length differences?

Subtract the shorter length from the longer length.

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