Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Martha Speaks: How Do You Measure Up? Digital Game

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

K

Overview

Explore the types of measurements that are used every day with Martha Speaks. This interactive story focuses on discussing what qualifies as a measurement and how each type of measurement can be used in everyday life. After the story, children can answer review questions in the interactive quiz.

    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): KG

    MA19.K.16

    Identify and describe measurable attributes (length, weight, height) of a single object using vocabulary such as long/short, heavy/light, or tall/short.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.K.16

    Vocabulary

    • Attribute

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how to describe similarities and differences in objects.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Describe measurable attributes of objects using informal language.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • objects can be described by using measurable attributes.
    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): KG

    MA19.K.17

    Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common to see which object has more of“ or “less of” the attribute and describe the difference.“

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.K.17

    Vocabulary

    • Attribute

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • how to describe similarities and differences in objects.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Directly compare two objects and explain which object has more of or less of the attribute.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • objects and geometric figures have measurable attributes that allow them to be compared.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    PBS
    Accessibility
    License

    License Type

    CUSTOM
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