Developing Measurement Concepts by Lauren Ames

Developing Measurement Concepts by Lauren Ames https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t Resource Board en-us 2021-03-11 16:34:27 UTC 2026-02-23 18:19:25 UTC hello@padlet.com arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299067504 The process of using mental and visual information to measure or make comparisons without using measuring tools. ]]> 2021-03-11 16:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299067504 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299085947 Length is found by locating two endpoints and examining how far it is between those two points. ]]> 2021-03-11 16:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299085947 How to measure everything by D.K Publishing acislas1 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299088860 (July 31, 2018)]]> 2021-03-11 17:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299088860 Reasons to include estimation lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299095072 -Helps students focus on the attribute being measured and the measuring process.
-Provides an intrinsic motivation for measurement activities.
- Develops familiarity with standard units.
-Promotes multiplicative reasoning through using a benchmark.]]> 2021-03-11 17:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299095072 Me and the measure of things by Joan Sweetney acislas1 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299096730 (2001) ]]> 2021-03-11 17:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299096730 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299105754 Area is the measure of two-dimensional space inside a region. ]]> 2021-03-11 17:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299105754 Strategies for estimating measurement lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299108804 1. Develop benchmark or referents
2. Use "chunking"
3. Iterate units]]> 2021-03-11 17:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299108804 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299130176 V-The amount of space occupied by three-dimensional objects.
C-The amount that a container will hold.
W-Measure of the pull or force of gravity on an object.
M-Amount of matter in an object and a measure of force needed to accelerate it. ]]> 2021-03-11 17:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299130176 Use physical models of Area Units lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299152452 - Tiles are a common tool to help students understand area, but you can use anything (EX. sticky notes, newspaper, playing cards)]]> 2021-03-11 17:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299152452 Math Games acislas1 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299156626 https://www.geogebra.org/search/broken%20rulers
https://www.mathplayground.com/area_blocks.html]]> 2021-03-11 17:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299156626 acislas1 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299177052 2021-03-11 17:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299177052 acislas1 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299178819 2021-03-11 17:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299178819 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299189925 Time is the duration of an event from its beginning to its end.
Units: seconds, minutes, hours.

]]> 2021-03-11 17:17:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1299189925 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1313193788 Units that can be used to measure volume and capacity: solid units and containers.
solid units example: wooden cubes]]> 2021-03-16 00:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1313193788 Examples of Units arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1313215511 - Liquid medicine cups
- Plastic jars & containers
- Wooden cubes or same sized blocks
- Styrofoam packing peanuts ]]> 2021-03-16 00:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1313215511 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1313222347 The most efficient way to compare weights of two objects is to hold one in each hand, extend your arms and and see which ones "pulls" your arm downwards. ]]> 2021-03-16 00:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1313222347 Students focus on ending point of a ruler rather than the length lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323146242 -Move items along a ruler and ask students if they believe the item has changed size.
-Iterate unites to show how long the item is and then show how those units match the units on the ruler.]]> 2021-03-17 23:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323146242 Students will count tick marks rather than units lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323147521 -Have students iterate units; for example to see how a ruler is made. Then emphasize that units are what we are counting and how the number or tick mark indicates the end of the unit.
-Have students make their own ruler.]]> 2021-03-17 23:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323147521 Students think bigger units result in a larger measure lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323148114 -Provide many experiences where the students measure the same object's attribute with two different sized units. Have the students predict how the measures will relate to the size of the units.]]> 2021-03-18 00:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323148114 Students will measure perimeter by counting two sides lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323148730 -This is an artifact of the problem having only two sides labeled with numbers. Have students draw a line around the rim to show what is being measured. Then suggest each side is labeled before adding the lengths. ]]> 2021-03-18 00:00:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323148730 Challenges arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323206195 - the attribute of angle size is often misunderstood
- protractors are used without students understanding the concept behind how they work]]> 2021-03-18 00:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323206195 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323213474 As soon as students can differentiate between a long and short angle, you can move on to measuring angles. ]]> 2021-03-18 00:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323213474 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323224390 An approach to measure angles is by using an angle maker which will help with mental images of angle sizes]]> 2021-03-18 00:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323224390 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323243255 Have students time familiar events in their daily lives; brushing teeth, eating dinner, riding to school, doing homework.
This will help develop some concept of how long these units are. ]]> 2021-03-18 00:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1323243255 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1385379351 Ruler, tape, balances, cylinders, measuring spoons, cups, jars, clocks, measuring grid, protractor]]> 2021-04-06 02:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1385379351 Anchor charts arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1385388823 2021-04-06 02:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1385388823 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1385401715 2021-04-06 02:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1385401715 Create Vocabulary Banks lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393702554 Charts that contain key math vocabulary words and phrases are helpful references for students when discussing or writing about their math thinking, especially if the words are accompanied by illustrations.]]> 2021-04-07 23:59:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393702554 Use manipulatives lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393703030 Manipulatives are important tools that make math content comprehensible.]]> 2021-04-08 00:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393703030 Try nonverbal responses lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393706322 Nonverbal responses will help you check for understanding without requiring students to produce language. ELLs can participate and show that they understand a concept, or agree or disagree with an idea, without having to talk. This is especially important for students whose comprehension of English is more advanced than their ability to speak the language]]> 2021-04-08 00:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393706322 Use sentence frames lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393709185 Math sentence frames serve a variety of purposes, and they provide the support English language learners need in order to fully participate in math discussions.]]> 2021-04-08 00:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393709185 Design questions/prompts for different proficiency levels lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393709813 Questioning students lets them reveal what they have learned. Use a prompt that requires a physical response, like "Show me the circle" or "Touch the larger number." Or make them a bit more challenging like "How did you solve the problem? What did you do first, second, and third to solve the problem?" ]]> 2021-04-08 00:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393709813 Use clear prompts to support students responses lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393747703 Prompts can help students get started when responding to a question. If you encourage them toward an answer, they are more likely to follow your lead and respond with confidence.]]> 2021-04-08 00:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393747703 Consider students language/math skills when grouping lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393749053 There are times when grouping students with similar abilities in math makes sense, but often students benefit from working in groups where participants have varying skill levels in mathematics. Students also benefit from working in groups where participants have different levels of English language competence. ]]> 2021-04-08 00:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393749053 Try choral responses lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393750237 When you have students echo back a word or phrase, it exposes them to new vocabulary and serves as a model for correct pronunciation, syntax, and grammar.]]> 2021-04-08 00:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393750237 Utilize partner talk lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393750684 Partner talk allows more students to participate in classroom discussions, and eliminates the pressure that comes with speaking alone in front of a large group. ]]> 2021-04-08 00:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393750684 Non Standard Units arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393767931 Benefits: focuses on the attribute being measured, avoids conflicting objectives in introductory lessons, provides a good rationale for using standard units
Ex: shoe, toothpick, an arm]]> 2021-04-08 00:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393767931 Standard Units arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393787287 Goals of teaching standard units: familiarity with the unit, ability to select an appropriate unit, knowledge of relationships between units.
* Students need to be familiar with standard units in order to understand measurements correctly. ]]> 2021-04-08 00:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393787287 arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393799526 A number that indicates a comparison between the attribute of the object (situation or event) being measured and the same attribute of a given unit of measure.]]> 2021-04-08 00:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393799526 Attributes arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393805196 -Length
-Area & Perimeter
-Volume & Capacity
-Weight & Mass
-Angles
-Time
-Money]]> 2021-04-08 00:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393805196 3 steps when measuring arodr299 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393809974 1. decide on the attribute to be measured
2. select a unit that has that attribute
3. compare the units - by filling, covering, matching, or using some other method - with the attribute of the object being measured]]> 2021-04-08 00:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1393809974 lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1395086875 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WNzmA5hWHXNqnJqOnkEhMgQ9UnsTCr55p5WZlJgxKg4/edit?usp=sharing

]]> 2021-04-08 09:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1395086875 lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396061425 Length is usually the first attribute studnets learn to measure]]> 2021-04-08 14:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396061425 lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396074748 Students can begin to measure length using nonstandard units.
-Giant footprints
-Measuring ropes
-Drinking straws
-Short units (toothpicks, paper clips)]]> 2021-04-08 14:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396074748 lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396093588 Comparison activities with area should help students distinguish between size and shape, length, and other dimensions. ]]> 2021-04-08 14:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396093588 lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396106808 Volume & Capacity are terms for measures of the "size" of three-dimensional regions.]]> 2021-04-08 14:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396106808 lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396114216 Comparison activities, like area, are great ways to help students distinguish the concept of Volume & Capacity]]> 2021-04-08 14:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396114216 lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396119660 One method to compare is to fill one container with something then pour that amount into the comparison container. By primary grades most students understand the concept of "holds more" when referencing containers. ]]> 2021-04-08 14:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396119660 Use physical models of Volume & Capacity lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396127523 Two types of unit can be used to measure volume & capacity (liquid volume): solid units and containers.
-Liquid medicine cups
-Plastic jars and containers of almost any size
-Wooden cubes or same sized blocks of any shape
-Styrofoam packing peanuts ]]> 2021-04-08 14:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396127523 lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396144918 Weight is a measure of the pull or force of gravity on an object.
Mass is the amount of matter in an object and a measure of the force needed to accelerate it.]]> 2021-04-08 14:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396144918 Use physical models of Weight & Mass Units lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396157365 Any collection of uniform objects with the same mass can serve as nonstandard weight units.
For lighter objects try large paper clips, wooden blocks, or plastic cubes or coins.]]> 2021-04-08 14:41:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396157365 lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396192069 Time is different from most other attributes commonly measured in school because it cannot be seen of felt. This makes is more difficult for students to comprehend units of time or how those units are matched against a given period or duration]]> 2021-04-08 14:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396192069 Money ideas & skills required in primary grades lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396211459 -recognizing coins & identifying their value
-counting and comparing sets of coins
-creating equivalent coin collections
-selecting coins for a given amount
-solve words problems involving money ]]> 2021-04-08 14:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396211459 There are Seven Major Points in the Chapter lames31 https://padlet.com/lames31/n5qrtd2t7nopsq1t/wish/1396229558 Meaning & process of measuring: Measurement is a number that indicates a comparison between the attribute of the object being measured and the same attribute of a given unit of measure

The role of estimation & approximation: The process of using mental and visual information to measure or make comparisons without using measuring tools.

Length: Is found by locating two endpoints and examining how far it is between those two points.

Area & Perimeter: Is the measure of two-dimensional space inside a region. Length measure of the distance around a region.

Volume/Capacity & Weight/Mass: The amount of space occupied by three-dimensional objects or the amount that a container will hold. Measure of the pull or force of gravity on an object and the amount of matter in an object and a measure of force needed to accelerate it.

Angles: Measure of rotation between two lines that meet at a point.

Time & Money: The duration of an event from its beginning to its end. Its units are; seconds, minutes, hours.

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