NC.K.MD.1
Describe measurable attributes of objects; and describe several different measurable attributes of a single object.
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Step 1: Lesson Standards & Learning Goals
This standard calls for students to describe an object’s measurable attributes such as length, weight, and size. Students are expected to use words such as heavy/light, long/short, and big/small to describe these attributes. Additionally, students will describe a single object using more than one measurable attribute. For example, a student may describe a shoe with one attribute, “My shoe is heavy!”, or more than one attribute, “This shoe is heavy and it is really long.” Initially, students may not have developed undifferentiated views about the size of objects; for example, a student may believe that an object is “bigger” or “smaller” based on a single attribute. Additionally, a student may state that one book is bigger than another because it is longer. In reality, the other book may be wider and heavier. Through experiences and conversations about those experiences, students will learn to discriminate and name these specific measurable attributes. Kindergarten students are not expected to measure objects with standard or non-standard units.
This standard calls for students to describe an object’s measurable attributes such as length, weight, and size. Students are expected to use words such as heavy/light, long/short, and big/small to describe these attributes. Additionally, students will describe a single object using more than one measurable attribute. For example, a student may describe a shoe with one attribute, “My shoe is heavy!”, or more than one attribute, “This shoe is heavy and it is really long.” Initially, students may not have developed undifferentiated views about the size of objects; for example, a student may believe that an object is “bigger” or “smaller” based on a single attribute. Additionally, a student may state that one book is bigger than another because it is longer. In reality, the other book may be wider and heavier. Through experiences and conversations about those experiences, students will learn to discriminate and name these specific measurable attributes. Kindergarten students are not expected to measure objects with standard or non-standard units.
Sample Essential Questions
What does it mean to measure something?
How can objects be described using measurable attributes?
What are measurable attributes?
Why does it matter how I measure?
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
attribute
measurable
heavy
light
long
short
tall
length
height
weight
Students will be able to...
Students will be able to...
Describe an object's measurable attributes such as length, weight, and size.
Use mathematical language such as heavy/light, long/short, and big/small to describe attributes.
Describe a single object using more than one measurable attribute.
Engage in conversations about learning experiences.
Discriminate and name specific measurable attributes.
Students will know...
Students will know...
Attributes are words used to describe an object.
Color is not a measurable attribute.
Terms like tall, short, and long describe the length or height of an object.
Terms like heavy and light describe the weight of an object.
Step 2: Assessment
NCDPI Math Assessment Released Forms
Grade K Math Assessment Practice Prompts
Grade K Released Summative Assessments
Tools 4 NC Teachers
Tools 4 NC Teachers
Step 3: Lesson Instructions
Possible Activating Strategies
Possible Activating Strategies
Quick Talk - How can this object be described?
Pass out various objects to each pair or group of students.
Games - Students hold up shape cards that match the objects teachers describe.
Shape Cards - free printable
Teacher Resources
Teacher Resources
Tools for NC Teachers
Math Expressions - (Barnes and Hearne)
Motivation Math
Think Up! Math
Eureka Math/Engage NY Resources
Embarc Online (Eureka Math)
Zearn Math - Online Support Practice for Eureka Math (Requires free account)
North Carolina Collaborative for Mathematics Learning - Kindergarten Instructional Framework
NCDPI Resources
Kindergarten Math Assessment Practice Prompts
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