Why should measurement be included throughout the elementary mathematics curriculum?
Measurement is important for several reasons. It provides many applications to everyday life. It can be used to help learn other mathematics. It can be related to other areas of the school curriculum. It engages students in learning.
What is the measurement process?
1. Identify the attribute by comparing objects.
a. Perceptually
b. Directly
c. Indirectly Through a Reference
2. Choose a unit.
a. Nonstandard
b. Standard.
3. Compare the object to the unit.
4. Find the number of units.
a. Counting
b. Using Instruments
c. Using Formulas
5. Report the number of units
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