Article Review

I read the measurement article in Chapter 6, and really enjoyed it. It was easy for me to relate to the common misconceptions which those students had. When I gave rulers to my high school students and asked them to measure a few lines, they stated that it was "baby stuff that 1st and 2nd graders learned". However, they still made many errors! It's very true that a lot of our students do not understand the meaning of measurement, often due to the lack of experience.

I found the article to be a valuable resource because I may need to try some of the same activities in my own class. Our assessment data always shows that students struggle with measurement. This is unfortunate, as it is one of the most "everyday life" skills they will need to possess. This article was actually kind of a wake-up call for me as it made me reflect on my teaching content.