Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement
Expectations (Pre-K - 2)
select an appropriate unit and tool for the attribute being measured.
Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.
Expectations (Pre-K - 2)
select an appropriate unit and tool for the attribute being measured.
develop common referents for measures to make comparisons and estimates.
Expectations (3 - 5)
select and apply appropriate standard units and tools to measure length, area, volume, weight, time, temperature, and the size of angles;
select and use benchmarks to estimate measurements;