Lesson 1.3 Measurement Introduction

Which statement best describes measurement use in the United States according to the lesson?

• Only the Metric system is used.

• Both Standard and Metric systems are used.

• Only the Customary (English) system is used.

• The U.S. has no standard system of measurement.

Why is it important to measure accurately at school, home, work, and in hobbies?

• It saves paper.

• It ensures correct results and successful problem solving.

• It makes tools cheaper.

• It reduces the number of measurements needed.

What is the main purpose of precision measuring tools according to the lesson?

• To replace the need for skill

• To guarantee accuracy no matter how they are used

• To help achieve accuracy when used correctly

• To measure only in the Metric system

Which phrase best matches “quality workmanship” in the context of measurement?

• Working quickly regardless of accuracy

• Using precise instruments and accurate measurements

• Avoiding measurement tools

• Estimating instead of measuring

Which of the following is listed as a student skill expectation?

• Memorize the mass of common objects

• Select values from a conversion chart to convert between systems

• Build a new measuring tool from scratch

• Only use inches when measuring

Which units are students expected to convert between in this lesson?

• Miles and kilometers only

• Inches, feet, yards, millimeters, centimeters, and meters

• Pounds and kilograms only

• Seconds and minutes only

According to the lesson, accurate measurement requires which of the following?

• Only owning the best tools

• Using tools correctly with precision instruments

• Avoiding metric units

• Measuring by hand span or cubit

Which definition matches the term Accuracy as provided in the key terms?

• A device to measure thickness or diameter

• The condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact; the degree of correctness

• A system based on the foot, second, and pound

• The ability to convert between inches and centimeters

What is a caliper used for according to the key terms?

• Measuring time intervals

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring thickness or diameter with adjustable jaws

• Measuring volume of liquids

Which statement correctly defines the Customary System?

• A system based on meters, liters, and grams

• Also called the English system; based on the foot, second, and pound

• A system used only in science labs

• A system that measures only length