Grade 6 Math Sample Question 20

Which of the following measurements requires the highest degree of accuracy?

A) The distance a kindergarten student walks home every day

B) The dimensions of the window frame to replace a broken pane (Correct Answer)

C) The amount of time you spend completing each math problem, if twenty problems were assigned

D) The size and weight of your bicycle after you fill the tires with air

Explanation:
The size of a window frame would have to be measured with a high degree of accuracy to ensure that the glass fits securely. The other three choices listed do not need as high of a degree of accuracy.

Related Common Core State Standard: The Number System: 6.NS.5

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