Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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. B

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

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

Accepted 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. D

Question 4

Counting units of weight is not possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The measurement of the amount of matter...

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The measurement of the force of gravity...

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A standard paper clip has the mass...

Question 10

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

Accepted 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.

Question 11

Theory building and the development of conceptual knowledge
are dependent on systems of measurement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which idea is true about measuring volume?

Accepted Answer

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 13

A cubic centimeter is the same measure as a _______________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A cubic centimeter is the same measure...

Question 14

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?

Accepted Answer

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 15

Which statement is correct about weight and mass?

Accepted Answer

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The unit of measure that is the...

Question 17

Which statement is true about linear measurement?

Accepted Answer

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 18

Measurement is a broadly used application of mathematics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement is true about rational counting?

Accepted Answer

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

Which is true about the use of standardized measuring tools?

Accepted Answer

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.

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

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

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

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

Counting units of weight is not possible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Theory building and the development of conceptual knowledge are dependent on systems of measurement.

Which idea is true about measuring volume?

A cubic centimeter is the same measure as a _______________________.

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?

Which statement is correct about weight and mass?

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

Which statement is true about linear measurement?

Measurement is a broadly used application of mathematics.

Which statement is true about rational counting?

Which is true about the use of standardized measuring tools?