Mathematics, Standard D: Measurement
Performance Standards - Grade 4

By the end of grade four, students will:

D.4.1 Recognize and describe measurable attributes*, such as length, liquid capacity, time, weight (mass), temperature, volume, monetary value, and angle size, and identify the appropriate units to measure them

D.4.2 Demonstrate understanding of basic facts, principles, and techniques of measurement, including

• appropriate use of arbitrary* and standard units (metric and US Customary)
• appropriate use and conversion of units within a system (such as yards, feet, and inches; kilograms and grams; gallons, quarts, pints, and cups)
• judging the reasonableness of an obtained measurement as it relates to prior experience and familiar benchmarks

D.4.3 Read and interpret measuring instruments (e.g., rulers, clocks, thermometers)

D.4.4 Determine measurements directly* by using standard tools to these suggested degrees of accuracy

• length to the nearest half-inch or nearest cm
• weight (mass) to the nearest ounce or nearest 5 grams
• temperature to the nearest 5
• time to the nearest minute
• monetary value to dollars and cents
• liquid capacity to the nearest fluid ounce

D.4.5 Determine measurements by using basic relationships (such as perimeter and area) and approximate measurements by using estimation techniques

*See Glossary.

Content Standard D

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Last updated on 10/1/2009 2:56:47 PM