Mathematics·Measurement·conceptual
Measurable Attributes of Objects
Describe and identify measurable attributes of objects such as length, height, weight, and capacity; use comparative language (longer, shorter, heavier, lighter, more, less)
Suggested ages 4–6
Evidence of understanding
- 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 Measurable Attributes of Objects picks up a water bottle and a book, can they tell you which is heavier and which is taller — without any measuring tools?
Standards alignment
K.MD.1US · ccss-math
Describe Measurable Attributes
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics · K