SSAT Elementary Level Math : How to identify the parts of a list

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Elementary Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #10 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The dog is  inches, the cat is  inches, and the snake is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Dog, cat, snake

Snake, cat, dog

Dog, snake, cat

Cat, snake, dog

Cat, dog, snake

Correct answer:

Dog, snake, cat

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the dog comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the snake comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the cat is the smallest object. 

Example Question #21 : Measurement & Data

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The coat is  inches in length, the hat is  inches in length, and the mittens are  inches in length.

Possible Answers:

Coat, hat, mittens

Mittens, hat, coat

Mittens, coat, hat

Hat, coat, mittens

Hat, mittens, coat

Correct answer:

Hat, mittens, coat

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the hat is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the mittens are the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the coat is the largest object. 

Example Question #11 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from smallest to largest. The table is  inches, the couch is  feet, and the room is  feet. 

Possible Answers:

Room, couch, table

Table, room, couch

Couch, room, table 

Room, table, couch

Table, couch, room

Correct answer:

Table, couch, room

Explanation:

When ordering objects from smallest to largest, you need to compare the numbers. The smallest number will be the smallest object. In this case, the number  is smaller than  and  so the table is the smallest object. The number  is smaller than , so the couch is the next object. The number  is the biggest number, so the room is the largest object. 

Example Question #12 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The candle is  inches, the frame is  inches, and the painting is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

 Painting, candle, frame

Candle, frame, painting

Frame, painting, candle 

Candle, painting, frame

Painting, frame, candle

Correct answer:

Painting, frame, candle

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the painting comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the frame comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the candle is the smallest object. 

Example Question #13 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The truck is  inches, the motorcycle is  inches, and the car is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Truck, motorcycle, car

Motorcycle, truck, car

Car, motorcycle, truck

Truck, car, motorcycle

Car, truck, motorcycle

Correct answer:

Truck, car, motorcycle

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the truck comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the car comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the motorcycle is the smallest object. 

Example Question #14 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The bear is  inches, the truck is  inches and the car is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Bear, car, truck

Truck, bear, car

Car, truck, bear

Truck, car, bear

Bear, truck, car

Correct answer:

Truck, car, bear

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the truck comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the car comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the bear is the smallest object. 

Example Question #15 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The picture is  inches, the frame is  inches, and the wall is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Picture, frame, wall

Picture, wall, frame

Wall, picture, frame

Frame, wall, picture

Wall, frame, picture

Correct answer:

Wall, frame, picture

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the wall comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the frame comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the picture is the smallest object. 

Example Question #16 : Order And Compare Objects By Length: Ccss.Math.Content.1.Md.A.1

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The flag is  inches, the pole is  inches, and the porch is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Flag, pole, porhc

Porch, flag, pole

Pole, flag, porch

Pole, porch, flag

Porch, pole, flag

Correct answer:

Pole, porch, flag

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the pole comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the porch comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the flag is the smallest object. 

Example Question #101 : Sets

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The fence is  inches, the pool is  inches, and the flowerbed is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Fence, pool, flowerbed

Pool, fence, flowerbed

 Flowerbed, pool, fence

Fence, flowerbed, pool

Flowerbed, fence, pool

Correct answer:

Fence, flowerbed, pool

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the fence comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the flowerbed comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the pool is the smallest object. 

Example Question #102 : Sets

Order these objects from largest to smallest. The rose is  inches, the lily is  inches, and the daisy is  inches. 

Possible Answers:

Daisy, rose, lily

Daisy, lily, rose

Lily, rose, daisy

Rose, lily, daisy

Lily, daisy, rose

Correct answer:

Lily, daisy, rose

Explanation:

When ordering objects from largest to smallest, you need to compare the numbers. The largest number will always be the largest object. In this case, the number  is bigger than  and  so the lily comes first. The number  is bigger than , so the daisy comes next. The number  is the smallest number, so the rose is the smallest object. 

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