Reviewed by Mara and Paul Measurement Games http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/meas.cgi?A1=s&A2=1&A3=0&COBR=2 Reviewed by Mara and Paul
How the applet works… Measure line segments with ruler provided on screen. Can adjust difficulty by adding more deviations to the ruler Multiple choice answers Metric or Amuuuricn Keeps track of score
Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Quick Easy to adjust level Exposure to various measurement systems You don’t have to line up the ruler, it is there already.
Evaluation of Applet The computer allows for no set up- quick Medium engagement Work on all computers Free and easy
A Problem-Based Task Task: Measure line segments Connection to the standards and/or big ideas: MA.03.ME.01- Select most appropriate tool and metric unit to measure length, time, wieght and volume
Questions to Ask to Assess and Advance Student Thinking Launch: How do you know your measurements are accurate? Explore: Why is using a standard tool important? Summarize: If the ruler wasn’t lined up what would you do?