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Episode 162 - Approximation, Precision, & Accuracy in Measurement

Mar 24, 20249 minEp. 162
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In this video I’m sharing a part of a book that made me go “Hmm, I’ve never really thought about that!”  It has to do with just how precise we can actually be when measuring items. One of the Standards of Mathematical Practice is “Attend to Precision” which is about being precise in all mathematical vocabulary and content, but just how precise should we make students be when it comes to measurement?  Get any links mentioned in this video at BuildMathMinds.com/162  

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