National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network
Is Measuring an Art or a Science?
Not only do future engineers learn the difference between accuracy and precision, they also get some hands-on experience using different measuring tools.
Royal Society of Chemistry
Significant Figures
Ready to add some innovation to your significant figures lesson? Pupils practice sig fig rules using a puzzle approach. Check out the Teacher's Area for printable materials, an answer key, and strategies for implementing the resource.
Achieve
Task: Storage Sheds
Bridge the gap between mathematics and Career Technical Education. Pupils research the cost associated with building storage sheds and analyze possible profit. They build scale models and determine if building and selling the sheds is a...
Brigham Young University
The Giver: Magic Squares
Combine math and vocabulary in a fun activity based on Lois Lowry's The Giver. Before kids begin the book, they look up the definitions of 16 vocabulary words and complete a puzzle that will give them the same number.
Novelinks
The Giver: Vocabulary Bingo!
Bingo! Combine the thrill of bingo with Lois Lowry's The Giver in a fun vocabulary lesson. Kids write selected vocabulary words from the novel onto a bingo chart, and then listen for the correct definitions in order to mark off their words.
EngageNY
Modeling with Quadratic Functions (part 2)
How many points are needed to define a unique parabola? Individuals work with data to answer this question. Ultimately, they determine the quadratic model when given three points. The concept is applied to data from a dropped object,...
PBS
Working with Coordinate Planes: Activities and Supplemental Materials
Seven activities make up a collection of supplemental materials to reinforce graphing on a coordinate plane. Worksheet objectives include plotting coordinates within single and four quadrants, measuring straight and diagonal lines, and...
PBS
Working with Coordinate Planes: Assessments
It's time for scholars to show what they know about coordinate planes with a collection of three assessments. The exams' objectives include plotting points on a single grid, measuring using the distance formula, and identifying points on...
EngageNY
Modeling a Context from Data (part 2)
Forgive me, I regress. Building upon previous modeling activities, the class examines models using the regression function on a graphing calculator. They use the modeling process to interpret the context and to make predictions based...
California Department of Education
I’m Ready to Work
Get ready to apply yourself! Lesson four in a series of five college and career readiness lessons introduces the basic parts of a job application. Pupils discover the necessity for good references and create a master job application for...
Tutorials Point India Private
E-Commerce Tutorial
How does electronic commerce benefit organizations, customers, and society? Scholars read about e-commerce as it applies to modern business practices in an informative tutorial. Pupils also discover different types of business models in...
Other
Houston Community College: Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
Learn about the topics of accuracy, precision, and significant figures in this section of a physics textbook. Chapter can also be downloaded in pdf.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: 1.3 Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Determine the appropriate number of significant figures in both addition and subtraction, as well as multiplication and division calculations and Calculate the percent...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Introduction to Physics: Problems & Exercises
This site provides a list of physics problems and exercises including Physical Quantities and Units, Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures, and Approximation.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Error, Accuracy, and Precision Exam
A university exam on the topics of error, accuracy, and precision. Includes essay, short answer, and multiple-choice. Links to lecture and discussion notes. Answers to short essay and multiple-choice are provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Accuracy and Precision
[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!
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What's the Difference Between Accuracy and Precision?
When we measure things, most people are only worried about how accurate, or how close to the actual value, they are. Looking at the process of measurement more carefully, you will see that there is another important consideration:...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Measurement
Given investigation quantitative data, students will determine its degree of precision and/or accuracy and causes for uncertainties in measured data.
Hooda Math
Hooda Math: Multiplication Bubble Pop
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3: Dinosaur Bones
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3: Calories in a Sports Drink
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.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3 and S id.a: Accuracy of Carbon 14 Dating I
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....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Measurement Uncertainty
[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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1 and N q.a.3: Felicia's Drive
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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