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1) Measurement
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The basics of measurement and measuring tools are introduced using familiar objects such as rulers, tape measures, scales, and measuring cups. Learning math can be fun, with the right approach! Drawing on real-world examples, Simply Math helps kids learn about basic math concepts they need to know. Clear explanations, fast-paced text, and colorful photos make reading enjoyable and lead to a better grasp of math fundamentals. Additional features to...
2) Measurement
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For seven years, Paul Lockhart's A Mathematician's Lament enjoyed a samizdat-style popularity in the mathematics underground, before demand prompted its 2009 publication to even wider applause and debate. An impassioned critique of K-12 mathematics education, it outlined how we shortchange students by introducing them to math the wrong way. Here Lockhart offers the positive side of the math education story by showing us how math should be done. Measurement...
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How long is a pig's tail? How wide is a beaver's tail? How heavy is a whale's tail? Beginning readers will enjoy learning basic measurement and data concepts with this brightly illustrated book that features animals with different types of tails. With vivid images and easy-to-read text, this full-color book develops students' math and reading skills and introduces them to early STEM themes. The Math Talk section includes questions that will increase...
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Get a sense of how things relate to one another with a look at early level Measurement. Our resource provides task and word problems surrounding real-life scenarios. Use a quarter to find out how long the desk is. Estimate how long it would take for a tadpole to become a frog. Use a thermometer while learning how to measure temperature. Learn about units of measure by figuring out which would be best to use on certain objects. Count the small boxes...
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Learn to recognize and estimate measurements quickly and easily. Our resource provides warm-up and timed drill activities to practice procedural proficiency skills. Match time with activities. Recognize things that are hot or cold. Identify which item weighs more in each pair. Find the exact weights of objects using the Internet. Pick the best unit of measure for each object. Estimate the weight of different items. Use a ruler to measure the length...
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Start converting everyday measurements. Our resource provides task and word problems surrounding real-life scenarios. Convert heights of famous buildings from feet to meters. Scale objects using 1 inch = 1 foot, or 1 cm = 10 cm. Follow the clues to find the angles. Use a protractor to draw the angles being asked. Convert volume into possible length, width and height of different boxes. Learn how to read and understand a weather chart. Draw shapes...
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Become adept at measurement by examining the formulas for calculating area, perimeter and surface area for different shapes. Our resource provides warm-up and timed drill activities to practice procedural proficiency skills. Convert standard and metric measurements. Calculate the area and perimeter of shapes. Find the perimeter of triangles with a ratio of 2 to 1. Determine the surface area of cubes. Convert lengths into two new measurements. Find...
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Beginner learners will recognize and estimate measurements while getting a sense of how things relate. Our resource introduces the mathematical concepts taken from real-life experiences, and provides warm-up and timed practice questions to strengthen procedural proficiency skills. Use objects to measure lengths of bigger objects. Use a teaspoon, cup and some water to experiment with volume. Use a paper clip to estimate the weight of a pencil. Recognize...
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Start measuring lengths and weights while mastering conversions. Our resource introduces the mathematical concepts taken from real-life experiences, and provides warm-up and timed practice questions to strengthen procedural proficiency skills. Measure the length of objects using your hand as a unit of measure. Convert weights from pounds to ounces and kilograms. Find the volume of differently sized boxes. Accurately tell the temperature with the help...
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Working with data is a foundational concept not only for mathematics, but for also understanding the world around us. Readers will gain exposure to principles of measurement, such as perimeter and area, and will also learn how to apply them to math operations. Engaging visuals help make math not only concrete, but also fun. Austin's taking a trip on a plane, but he has to make it to the airport on time. Readers will be asked to help Austin stay on...
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This book teaches students important principles of volume and mass that they will be able to use in their daily lives, introducing them to new concepts and vocabulary terms like liter, kilogram, matter, and the metric system. Students will learn volume and mass through everyday examples including measuring food, weighing the contents of a backpack, feeding pets, and calculating how much water to drink per day. This math reader integrates math and...
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Mexico has a diverse culture that goes back 2,500 years! Throughout history, the people of Mexico have made beautiful art, innovative tools, and incredible statues. Thanks to these artifacts, we can look back into history and see how these people lived. By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes learning measurement easy and fun as students are engaged in reading about Mexico's culture and history. With detailed images, clear...
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Learn how to create a measurement-oriented program for your unique organization. With new insights on measurement as a communications tool, this book offers step-by-step guidance on how to use specific quantitative actions-and-results assessments to ensure the success of key initiatives. You'll master the new skills needed to incorporate stakeholder requirements into the structure and operation of the measurement program. You'll also learn how to...
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"A vibrant account of how measurement has invisibly shaped our world, from ancient civilizations to the modern day. From the cubit to the kilogram, the humble inch to the speed of light, measurement is a powerful tool that humans invented to make sense of the world. In this revelatory work of science and social history, James Vincent dives into its hidden world, taking readers from ancient Egypt, where measuring the annual depth of the Nile was an...
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Learn to convert units of measurement as you take a tour of the Eiffel Tower, and see why it is an engineering marvel like no other! This nonfiction title is filled with fun facts and interesting information about the Eiffel Tower that will keep students engaged from start to finish. By integrating math and literacy skills, this math reader makes learning mathematics simple, relevant, and fun, and the real-world examples of problem solving allow students...
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