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Measurable Attributes of Objects
CONCEPTUALDescribe and identify measurable attributes of objects such as length, height, weight, and capacity; use comparative language (longer, shorter, heavier, lighter, more, less)
Mastery Evidence
- Identify that a pencil has length and can be measured
- Describe multiple attributes of one object (e.g. a bottle has height, weight, and capacity)
- Use words like 'long', 'heavy', 'full' to describe objects
Assessment Prompt
“If [child] picks up a water bottle and a book, can they tell you which is heavier and which is taller — without any measuring tools?”
Curriculum Standards1 alignment
K.MD.1Common Core State Standards for MathematicsDescribe Measurable Attributes
Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
Measurement and Data
Prerequisites0
No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.
Unlocks4
- Measuring accuratelysoftAges 7—9
- Measuring mass and weight (age 4+)hardAges 4—6
- Comparing Lengths & HeightshardAges 4—6
- Comparing CapacityhardAges 4—6