Ages 4–6🧮 MathematicsBeing planted

Comparing Lengths & Heights

Compare two objects directly by length or height and describe the difference using language such as long, short, tall, longer, shorter, taller, double, half

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Question 1 of 3

Sam has three pencils. One pencil is 5 cm long, another is 7 cm long, and the third is 6 cm long. Which word best describes the 7‑cm pencil?

Question 2 of 3

Sam has a blue ribbon that is 5 inches long. Lily has a red ribbon that is 3 inches long. Which statement correctly describes which ribbon is longer and by how many inches?

Question 3 of 3

Sam has three ribbons. The red ribbon is longer than the blue ribbon. The blue ribbon is longer than the yellow ribbon. Which ribbon is the longest?

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