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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3: Calories in a Sports Drink

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The goal of the task is to stimulate a conversation about rounding and about how to record numbers with an appropriate level of accuracy, tying in directly to the standard N-Q.3. Aligns with N-Q.A.3.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Accuracy and Precision: Lesson 11

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will explain the difference between accuracy and precision. It is 11 of 11 in the series titled "Accuracy and Precision."
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Accuracy and Precision

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The difference between accuracy and precision is explained, accompanied by examples.
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Other

Houston Community College: Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures

For Students 11th - 12th
Learn about the topics of accuracy, precision, and significant figures in this section of a physics textbook. Chapter can also be downloaded in pdf.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3 and S id.a: Accuracy of Carbon 14 Dating I

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task examines, from a mathematical and statistical point of view, how scientists measure the age of organic materials by measuring the ratio of Carbon 14 to Carbon 12. The focus here is on the statistical nature of such dating....
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Ap Physics: 1.3 Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Determine the appropriate number of significant figures in both addition and subtraction, as well as multiplication and division calculations and Calculate the percent...
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Physics: Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site helps students determine the appropriate number of significant figures in both addition and subtraction, as well as multiplication and division calculations. They also calculate the percent uncertainty of a...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Episd: Physics: 1.8 Working With Error

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This learning opportunity examines two angles of working with error. Students will practice taking measurements with accuracy and precision and then consider the...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Close Enough?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Accuracy of measurement in navigation depends very much on the situation. If a sailor's target is an island 200 km wide, sailing off center by 10 or 20 km is not a major problem. But, if the island were only 1 km wide, it would be missed...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Plix: Accuracy and Precision

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this interactive you will slide the red dot right to see how well each of the throwers can throw. You will need a sign-in to access this media, but it will be well worth your time!
Interactive
Hooda Math

Hooda Math: Multiplication Bubble Pop

For Students 2nd - 8th
Hooda Math games provide students extra practice in a variety of math skills. Multiplication Bubble Pop Instructions: Solve multiplication problems, then tap correct bubbles to pop them before they reach the top of the screen! This game...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1 and N q.a.3: Felicia's Drive

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task requires students to make some sensible approximations of the amount of gas needed for a drive. They must choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities. Aligns with N-Q.A.1 and...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3, N q.a.1, N q.a.2: Weed Killer

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
The principal purpose of the task is to explore a real-world application problem with algebra, working with units and maintaining reasonable levels of accuracy throughout. Aligns with N-Q.A.3, N-Q.A.1, and N-Q.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1: Runners' World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task provides learners with an opportunity to engage in Standard for Mathematical Practice 6, attending to precision. It intentionally omits some relevant information. Aligns with N-Q.A.1.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Study of Student Precision Using Volumetric Glassware

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is an exercise in using various lab equipment for measuring the volume of a liquid. Data is recorded on a spreadsheet and analyzed to see which tool offers the greatest precision.
Handout
University of California

University of Calilfornia: Significant Figures Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California provides a lengthy and intelligent discussion of sig figs, absolute and relative precision, accuracy, precision in calculations, rounding off, and the whole shooting match of how we report what...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Getting It Right!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, students will investigate error. As shown in earlier activities from navigation lessons 1 through 3, without an understanding of how errors can affect your position, you cannot navigate well. Introducing accuracy and...
Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Estimator Four

For Students 2nd - 8th
This applet game for two allows you to practice estimating at several different levels of accuracy. You can choose whole number addition, multiplication, percentages or any combination of the three.
Activity
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Comparison Estimator

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this applet to practice your estimating skills comparing length, area, counting or a random sampling of those topics. You can also adjust the difficulty and the precision needed. The applet also lets you know how close you are to the...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Introduction to Physics: Problems & Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a list of physics problems and exercises including Physical Quantities and Units, Accuracy, Precision, and Significant Figures, and Approximation.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Physics: Approximation

For Students 9th - 10th
On many occasions, physicists, other scientists, and engineers need to make approximations or "guesstimates" for a particular quantity. What is the distance to a certain destination? What is the approximate density of a given item? About...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: State Your Position

For Teachers 6th - 9th
To navigate, you must know roughly where you stand relative to your designation, so you can head in the right direction. In locations where landmarks are not available to help navigate (in deserts, on seas), objects in the sky are the...
Handout
Shmoop University

Shmoop: High School: Number and Quantity: Quantities Hsn q.a.3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Standard HSN-Q.A.3 states: "Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities." This page explains what this standard means. Click on 'Sample Assignments' for some quick drills.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Reporting Volume Measurements: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson will explain how to determine the precision of a measurement using laboratory glassware and report it accurately. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Reporting Volume Measurements."

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