Estimate Lengths using Benchmarks


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Videos and solutions to help Grade 2 students learn how to develop estimation strategies by applying prior knowledge of length and using mental benchmarks.

Common Core Standards: 2.MD.1, 2.MD.2, 2.MD.3, 2.MD.4

New York State Common Core Math Grade 2, Module 7, Lesson 17

Worksheets for Grade 2

Topic D: Measuring and Estimating Length Using Customary and Metric Units

NYS Math Grade 2 Module 7 Lesson 17
Concept Development
Part 1: Identify mental benchmarks.
Part 2: Use mental benchmarks to estimate lengths and check estimations with measurement tools.

Lesson 17 Problem Set

Lesson 17 Homework
Estimate the length of each item by using a mental benchmark. Then measure the item using feet, inches, or yards.




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