Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Scientific Measurement: Reviewing Precision vs. Accuracy
This is a review lesson on the concept of precision vs. accuracy in the context of scientific measurement, intended to be used near the beginning of a Physics course. Young scholars practice measuring and reading scales accurately and...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Precision in Measurement Finding When an Object Changes Color
This activity is an introduction to measurement, especially precision. Young scholars should know the difference between precision and accuracy in measurement. They will be able to answer the questions: At what temperature does the mood...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: About Accuracy and Approximation
Students learn about the concepts of accuracy and approximation as they pertain to robotics, gain insight into experimental accuracy, and learn how and when to estimate values that they measure. Students also explore sources of error...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Chemistry: Accuracy and Precision
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes accuracy and precision.
Ministry of Education, Sports & Culture (Samoa) Government
Mesc: Samoa School Net: Limits of Accuracy
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Physical Science: Accuracy and Precision
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Accuracy and precision of measurements.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Accuracy and Precision
The difference between accuracy and precision is explained, with a precautionary note about being aware of possible bias in the measuring instrument.
Other
Bellevue: Accuracy vs. Precision & Error vs. Uncertainty
A really nice distinction here in this longish piece from the Bellevue Community College. It's not just accuracy vs. precision, but also error vs. uncertainty. This is a necessary additional consideration for any paper on the topic.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Accuracy and Precision: Lesson 11
This lesson will explain the difference between accuracy and precision. It is 11 of 11 in the series titled "Accuracy and Precision."
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Accuracy and Precision
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The difference between accuracy and precision is explained, accompanied by examples.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Physics: 1.8 Working With Error
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This learning opportunity examines two angles of working with error. Students will practice taking measurements with accuracy and precision and then consider the...
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!
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...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Study of Student Precision Using Volumetric Glassware
This activity is an exercise in using various lab equipment for measuring the volume of a liquid. Data is recorded on a spreadsheet and analyzed to see which tool offers the greatest precision.
University of California
University of Calilfornia: Significant Figures Ii
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...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Estimator Four
This applet game for two allows you to practice estimating at several different levels of accuracy. You can choose whole number addition, multiplication, percentages or any combination of the three.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Comparison Estimator
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...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Reporting Volume Measurements: Lesson 2
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."
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Launch Into Learning: Catapults!
Learners 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 and...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Uncertainty in Measurements
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In the following online lesson students will learn to distinguish between accuracy and precision in measurements and to also calculate the percent error of a...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Right on Target: Catapult Game
Students experience the engineering design process as they design and build accurate and precise catapults using common materials. They use their catapults to participate in a game in which they launch Ping-Pong balls to attempt to hit...
Quia
Quia: Plot Conflict Quiz
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.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Error in Measurement
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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