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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3: Dinosaur Bones

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The purpose of this task is to illustrate through an absurd example the fact that in real life quantities are reported to a certain level of accuracy, and it does not make sense to treat them as having greater accuracy. Aligns with N-Q.A.3.
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Lesson Plan
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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eBook
Chiral Publishing

Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Reporting Values From Measurements: Audio Book

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive tutorial showing how scientists should report measurements from their experiments. Shows the basics in a way that anyone can understand.
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Activity
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Accuracy and Precision

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will slide the red dot right to see how well each of the throwers can throw. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth your time!
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Lesson Plan
Florida Center for Reading Research

Florida Center for Reading Research: Words: Word Speed Practice [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
A lesson plan in which students check for speed and accuracy while reading word lists. Printable materials are provided.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Chemistry: Accuracy and Precision

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes accuracy and precision.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Website Evaluation

For Teachers 1st - 8th Standards
Utilizing a graphic organizer, students work individually and in groups to rank websites according to specific criteria.
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eBook
Quia

Quia: Plot Conflict Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this ten question quiz to assess what you know about accuracy and precision. You may keep taking the quiz until you get 100% of the answers right.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Accuracy and Precision: Lesson 11

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the difference between accuracy and precision. It is 11 of 11 in the series titled "Accuracy and Precision."
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Primary
Illinois Institute of Technology

Oyez Project: Masson v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc. (1991)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This summary examines the impact of the 1991 US Supreme Court decision regarding the attribution of quotes to sources used in journalistic articles. Includes links to the full case, audio files, and how the justices voted on the case.
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Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Accuracy and Precision

For Students 3rd - 8th
The difference between accuracy and precision is explained, with a precautionary note about being aware of possible bias in the measuring instrument.
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Unit Plan
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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Handout
Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech: Precision Without Accuracy in Crime Scenes

For Students 9th - 10th
A police forensics scientist discusses how precision will muddy the true accuracy of a crime scene. Interesting stuff. A new real world look at precision and accuracy.
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Handout
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Glossary for Introduction to Physics

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a glossary of terms and definitions used in AP Physics: Chapter 1: Introduction to Physics.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Accuracy and Precision

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Accuracy and precision of measurements.
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Website
Other

English 100: Persuasive Essay

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This tutorial provides writing instructions and ideas to help the student in preparing a persuasive essay.