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Content Standards : Math

Measurement Strand

Examples of Classroom Practice

NOTE: These Examples of Practice were developed by the writers of the SD Mathematics Standards to guide reflective practice, professional discussion and performance based assessment. The Examples are not intended as required instruction or assessment, nor do they imply endorsement by the SD Department of Education. The lessons are examples of standards-based instructional design that allow students to communicate their understanding of mathematics through the application of mathematical concepts and skills in problem-solving situations.

K-2
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3-5
Title: Math Olympics - PDF version | Word version
Standard: 4.M.1.3
Description: Students investigate accurate measurement and graphing of data.
Title: Leaping Lemurs! - PDF version | Word version
Standard: 4.M.1.4
Description: Students will contribute to a class data set with accurate measurements and reasonable conclusions.
Title: Time for Fun - PDF version | Word version
Standard: 5.M.1.1
Description: Students demonstrate their understanding of elapsed time by determining a daily schedule and creating math story problems based on their schedule.

6-8
Title: Mom's Garden - PDF version | Word version
Standard: 7.M.1.2
Description: Students calculate the cost of fencing a garden plot based on accurate calculation of area and perimeter.
Title: 1,2,3...Go Metric! - PDF version | Word version
Standard: 7.M.1.1
Description: Students will select from various activities to explore the metric system of measurement.

9-12
Title: Toy Castle - PDF version | Word version
Standard: 9-12.G.1.4A
Description: Students demonstrate their understanding of surface area and volume to calculate the cost of manufacturing a toy castle.
   

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