Domain

Measurement and Data

Cluster

Describe and compare measurable attributes.

Standard(s)

NC.K.MD.2  Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/”less of” the attribute and describe the difference.

Materials

Drinking straw

Task

Give the student and drinking straw and say:

●       Please find for me an object that is longer than this straw.

●       Please find for me an object that is shorter than this straw.

●       Please find for me an object that is heavier than this straw.

Continuum of Understanding

Not Yet  Proficient

●       Student is able to find objects that are longer, shorter or heavier than the straw.

Progressing

●       Student is able to find  some objects that are shorter, longer or heavier but is not successful with all three tasks 

Meets

Expectation

●       Student is able to find objects in the room that are shorter, longer and heavier than the drinking straw.