Exploring Measurement and Percent Error in 7th Grade Math

This video tutorial covers the concept of measurement error, explaining it as the positive difference between a measurement and the actual value. It discusses causes of measurement error, such as precision level and human error, and introduces percent error as the measurement error expressed as a percentage of the actual value. An example problem involving a soccer ball's circumference is used to illustrate how to calculate percent error. The video concludes with strategies to minimize measurement error, emphasizing the importance of using accurate tools and careful measurement techniques.

What is the main goal of this video?

• To learn about the history of measurement

• To calculate the area of different shapes

• To understand measurement error and how to represent it

• To learn about different types of measurements

What is measurement error?

• The positive difference between the measurement and the actual value

• The exact value of a measurement

• The average of multiple measurements

• The negative difference between the measurement and the actual value

Which of the following can cause measurement error?

• Using a digital measuring tool

• Human error

• Using a highly precise measuring device

• Measuring in a vacuum

How is percent error calculated?

• By adding the measurement error to the actual value

• By multiplying the measurement error by the actual value

• By subtracting the measurement error from the actual value

• By dividing the measurement error by the actual value

What is the actual circumference of the soccer ball in the example problem?

• 68.8 centimeters

• 70 centimeters

• 1.2 centimeters

• 60 centimeters

What is Derrick's measured circumference of the soccer ball?

• 1.2 centimeters

• 70 centimeters

• 60 centimeters

• 68.8 centimeters

What is the measurement error in Derrick's example?

• 0.01744 centimeters

• 68.8 centimeters

• 70 centimeters

• 1.2 centimeters

What is Derrick's percent error?

• 1.7%

• 17%

• 1.2%

• 0.01744%

Which of the following is a way to minimize measurement error?

• Using accurate measuring tools and using them carefully

• Using inaccurate measuring tools

• Measuring quickly without care

• Ignoring the error

What should you do after reviewing the goals on error?

• Use the information to minimize error

• Use inaccurate tools

• Forget about measurement error

• Ignore the information