Measuring Up

Congruency table

Level: Elementary
Grade Level: 1

Learning Standard: Math, Science and Technology (MST)
Standard Area: Mathematics – Students will: understand the concepts of and become proficient with the skills of mathematics; communicate and reason mathematically; become problem solvers by using appropriate tools and strategies through the integrated study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement and statistics and probability.
Content Strand: Measurement – Students will determine what can be measured and how, using appropriate methods and formulas.
Content Band: Units of Measurement

Performance Indicator:

1.M.2 Use non-standard units (including finger lengths, paper clips, students' feet and paces) to measure both vertical and horizontal lengths.

Learning Objectives:

Students demonstrate prior knowledge about the comparative nature of measurement.

Students are able to select non-standard units and use them to measure consistently both vertically and horizontally so that results may be reproduced (accurately)

Learning Standard: English/Language Arts (ELA)
Standard Area: Listening Standard 1 – Students will read, write, listen and speak for information and understanding

Performance Indicator:

ELA Listening 1.1.3 Follow directions involving a few steps.

Learning Objective:

Students follow directions given both verbally (orally) and visually.