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Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)

Educaplus: Calibre

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to measure the inside diameter, outside diameter and the depth of different parts. This interactive activity shows you six different calipers. Once you understand the exercise, then you can test your knowledge with a quiz.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: State Your Position

For Teachers 6th - 9th
To navigate, you must know roughly where you stand relative to your designation, so you can head in the right direction. In locations where landmarks are not available to help navigate (in deserts, on seas), objects in the sky are the...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Measurement Uncertainty

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will measure the box against the three different rulers to best determine the height of the box with each ruler. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3 and S id.a: Accuracy of Carbon 14 Dating I

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task examines, from a mathematical and statistical point of view, how scientists measure the age of organic materials by measuring the ratio of Carbon 14 to Carbon 12. The focus here is on the statistical nature of such dating....
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1 and N q.a.3: Felicia's Drive

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task requires students to make some sensible approximations of the amount of gas needed for a drive. They must choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. Aligns with N-Q.A.1 and...
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Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Error and Uncertainty in Measured Values

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of a larger site called "Getting started in Chemistry," this site examines various topics related to measurements and the error and uncertainty that accompanies the methods of measurements.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Measurement

For Students 9th - 10th
Given investigation quantitative data, students will determine its degree of precision and/or accuracy and causes for uncertainties in measured data.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Measuring Up

For Students 3rd - 5th
Measurements are very important for scientists. It is especially important that the measurements be accurate. Think about how important accuracy is when you want to know if you are taller than a friend of yours, every inch counts. In...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Launch Into Learning: Catapults!

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars learn about catapults, including the science and math concepts behind them, as they prepare for the associated activity in which they design, build and test their own catapults. They learn about force, accuracy, precision...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Go for the Gold

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore and use the concept of ratio in a real-world situation. They will make judgments regarding accuracy and precision of measurement.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Getting Started With the Fundamental Topics of Science App

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Fundamental Topics in Science App provides information and activities to help students explore and understand topics in Middle School and Secondary Science. Each topic consists of overviews, observations, and appropriate activities....
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Error: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide examples of systemic, random and gross error. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Error."
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Error: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will provide examples of systemic, random and gross error. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Error."
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University of California

University of Calilfornia: Significant Figures Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California provides a lengthy and intelligent discussion of sig figs, absolute and relative precision, accuracy, precision in calculations, rounding off, and the whole shooting match of how we report what...
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Comparison Estimator

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this applet to practice your estimating skills comparing length, area, counting or a random sampling of those topics. You can also adjust the difficulty and the precision needed. The applet also lets you know how close you are to the...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3: Calories in a Sports Drink

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The goal of the task is to stimulate a conversation about rounding and about how to record numbers with an appropriate level of accuracy, tying in directly to the standard N-Q.3. Aligns with N-Q.A.3.
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Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Estimation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson plan is designed to help students learn to make estimates. Resources are linked to help support the teacher and offer exploration and practice to students.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Error Analysis: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain and provide examples of how different types of error impact accuracy and precision. It is 3 of 3 in the series titled "Error Analysis."
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Introduction to Physics: Problems & Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a list of physics problems and exercises including Physical Quantities and Units, Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures, and Approximation.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Error in Measurement

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What are the common errors made when students take measurements and how can they be avoided? A good deal of vocabulary associated with measurement errors is explained. Tips are provided for the student and the teacher in hopes of...
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Hooda Math

Hooda Math: Multiplication Bubble Pop

For Students 2nd - 8th
Hooda Math games provide students extra practice in a variety of math skills. Multiplication Bubble Pop Instructions: Solve multiplication problems, then tap correct bubbles to pop them before they reach the top of the screen! This game...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3, N q.a.1, N q.a.2: Weed Killer

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The principal purpose of the task is to explore a real-world application problem with algebra, working with units and maintaining reasonable levels of accuracy throughout. Aligns with N-Q.A.3, N-Q.A.1, and N-Q.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1: Runners' World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task provides students with an opportunity to engage in Standard for Mathematical Practice 6, attending to precision. It intentionally omits some relevant information. Aligns with N-Q.A.1.
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Arcademics

Arcademics: Ratio Martian

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ratio Martian provides practice in recognizing ratios. The martian is always hungry and eats ratios to survive.

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