Seal is getting ready to start first grade. During the school years, his parents can expect him to add about ________ inches in height and ________ pounds in weight each year.
A) 1 to 2; 3
B) 2 to 3; 5
C) 3 to 4; 10
D) 4 to 5; 15

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children at ages 6-8 typically grow 2-3 inches in height and gain 4-7 pounds per year. Option B is the closest match to these averages. Options A, C, and D are too high and unrealistic for annual growth in this age range.

Seal Is Getting Ready to Start First Grade