Measurement & Data

What do children need to know in order to use data? This handout describes: 1. The foundational concepts of data, 2. The importance of context in understanding the questions and

We know data involves math, but what does data’s math look like? This handout explores mathematics and representations used when working with data.

This story is another approach to explaining the mathematics of measurement. It is written not for children, but for prospective and practicing teachers. It presents the adventure in an amusing manner

What is measurement? It is the process of accurately determining the extent, amount, or quantitative value of an attribute such as length, weight, volume, or area. When you think of

The following handout presents an accessible overview of the mathematics of measurement. It provides important information on the foundations of measurement and ideas for supporting development of measurement skills in