Deck 4: Measurement a Way to Capture Observations in Mathematics and Science

Question 1

Measurement is an important part of mathematics learning.Which statement best about young children learning to measure?

A)Measurement can only be done when children can use standardized tools.
B)Measurement helps us describe and compare things.
C)Measurement is useful only in describing but NOT in predicting how things grow and change.
D)Measurement is best introduced as a formal mathematical process.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The measurement of the force of gravity on an object is ___________________.

Answer 2

weight

Question 3

The unit of measure that is the height of a door knob from the floor is a
____________________.

Answer 3

meter

Question 4

Temperature is a measurement of the warmth or coldness of air,water,or any substance.Which statement is NOT true about the measurement of temperature?

A)Temperature is usually measured with some type of standard value.
B)Experiencing temperature helps children develop theories about climate.
C)Learning about standard temperature values is not appropriate with young children.
D)In recording daily temperature,using degrees in Fahrenheit or Celsius does not matter.

Question 5

Non standard measurements are too inaccurate and should
not be used with young children.

Question 6

When measuring capacity,which statement is correct about tools that are volumetrically related?

A)They are helpful as young children conceptualize about size and proportion.
B)They not appropriate for use with young children.
C)They should only used for formal scientific experimentation.
D)They are too sophisticated for informal exploration by children.

Question 7

Which is true about the use of standardized measuring tools?

A)Young children should only use tools for linear measurement.
B)Teachers need to assist children in exploring attributes of length,volume and weight.
C)The use of standardized tools of measurement should precede the use of non-standard measuring tools.
D)The use of standardized measuring tools is not appropriate in early childhood settings.

Question 8

Theory building and the development of conceptual knowledge
are dependent on systems of measurement.
Fill in the Blank
Fill in the most appropriate word or phrase for each of the following sentences.

Question 9

A cubic centimeter is the same measure as a _______________________.

Question 10

Which idea is true about measuring volume?

A)Volume should only be done with scaled measuring cups.
B)Measuring volume requires containers that can be filled.
C)Measuring volume utilizes pan balances or scientific spring scales.
D)Measuring volume should precede experiences with linear measurement.

Question 11

The measurement of the amount of matter in an object is referred to as _____________________.

Question 12

Which statement is correct about weight and mass?

A)They are words for the precisely the same concept.
B)They are both too complex for young children to explore.
C)They are words that refer to force of gravity and amount of matter,respectively.
D)They are both determined by filling containers.

Question 13

Measurement is a broadly used application of mathematics.T F

Question 14

A standard paper clip has the mass of or weighs about)one _________________.

Question 15

It is important to apply understanding of referents of measurement to estimation and problem solving.T F

Question 16

Which statement is true about linear measurement?

A)Linear measurement is best learned by using centimeter or inch rulers.
B)Linear measurement is too complex for young learners to comprehend.
C)Finding the end point on a measuring device such as a ruler or measuring tape is the most important skill in linear measurement.
D)Linear measurement refers to counting discrete units of measure.

Question 17

There was a bug on the sidewalk.It could be about how long? Choose the BEST and most logical answer.

A)The bug is 15 centimeters long.
B)The bug is 80 millimeters long.
C)The bug is 2 meters long.
D)The bug is 2 centimeters long.

Question 18

Counting units of weight is not possible.T F

Question 19

Which statement is true about rational counting?

A)Rational counting is the same as naming a sequence of numbers.
B)Rational counting is the same as stating the names of people in a group.
C)Rational counting is evidenced by one-to-one correspondence,stable order and keeping track of what is counted.
D)Rational counting is related to naming numbers and does not take into account the cardinal property of a set.

Question 20

I washed my hair this morning and I used approximately how much shampoo? Choose the BEST and most logical answer.

A)I used 1 liter of shampoo.
B)I used 1 milliliter of shampoo.
C)I used 8 milliliters of shampoo.
D)I used 20 milliliters of shampoo.
True or False