Educators should begin a unit covering measurement techniques with a discussion of the purpose and use of proper measurement skills. Students should learn about the many jobs that require extensive knowledge of measuring concepts. The discussion should touch on upcoming tests over measurement strategies and the benefit of understanding these concepts for future academic endeavors. When students understand the importance of measurement techniques in their everyday lives, they will be more likely to pay attention to upcoming lessons.
In order for students to truly understand proper measurement techniques, educators should demonstrate them in front of the class. Students should be able to easily view the materials and discover how they are used. Throughout the demonstration, educators should point out essential vocabulary terms associated with measurement. Students will enjoy the demonstration and use the knowledge when they get a chance to measure objects.
Every educator should spend time monitoring the students as they begin to use the techniques for assignments. In order to be effective, educators should spend time walking around the room and looking for students who may need some extra help. Some students may require a simple word of advice while others may need to be pulled into a small group setting in order to build understanding.
Students should continue to practice using measurement techniques in order to retain the information. Educators should introduce fun games that can be used to reinforce these concepts. Throughout the year students could practice skills by measuring a friend, going on an outdoor scavenger hunt for objects of specific lengths or measuring the distance they can jump. Students will enjoy revisiting a concept that they already know so much about.