Martha Speaks: How Do You Measure Up? Digital Game

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

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.

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.“

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.

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM
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