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Worksheet
Curated OER

Precision and Accuracy in Measurement

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Algebra I activity, students differentiate between precision and accuracy is measurement.  The four page activity contains thirty-five problems.  Answers are not included. 
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Activity
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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Interactive
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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Interactive
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What's the Difference Between Accuracy and Precision?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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:...
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Interactive
Arcademics

Arcademics: Integer Warp Multiplying Integers

For Students 5th - 8th
Integer Warp is a multi-player racing game that allows students from anywhere in the world to race one another while practicing multiplying integers!
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Interactive
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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Website
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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Unit Plan
Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture (Samoa) Government

Mesc: Samoa School Net: Limits of Accuracy

For Students 4th - 6th
This module looks at the history of measurement, beginning with non-standard units, the advent of standard units (in this case metric), and when approximation or precision would be needed.
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Lesson Plan
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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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a: Traffic Jam

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task, codes to all three standards in this cluster, and also offers students an opportunity to practice modeling (MP4). Students must attempt to make reasonable assumptions about the average length of vehicles in the traffic jam and...
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Lesson Plan
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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Lesson Plan
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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Lesson Plan
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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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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Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Approximate Solutions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Sometimes it is difficult to solve an equation exactly. But an approximate answer may be good enough!
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Reporting Volume Measurements: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson will explain how to determine the precision of a measurement using laboratory glassware and report it accurately. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Reporting Volume Measurements."
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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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Handout
Shmoop University

Shmoop: High School: Number and Quantity: Quantities Hsn q.a.3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Standard HSN-Q.A.3 states: "Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities." This page explains what this standard means. Click on 'Sample Assignments' for some quick drills.
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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.