Geometry and Measurement : Measurement

Instructional Tools and Strategies

All students should be encouraged to select tools and strategies for illustrating mathematical ideas. For example, using a formula is helpful when determining an unknown. Creating their own representations is a powerful way to develop their understanding and explain their thinking to others.    

Context	Technology Tools	Strategies
Unit conversion	Calculator Online Conversion Calculator Spreadsheets Coding	Using ratio table. Using conversion charts and formulas.
Area and volume calculation	Dynamic geometry software Online calculators Spreadsheets Coding Folding geometric shapes	Using formulas. Using relationships between two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional objects.
Relationships between the volume of certain three-dimensional objects	Dynamic geometry software Transparent geometric models Spreadsheets Coding	Using relationships between certain three-dimensional objects.

Reflection

How can we ensure that technology is used to support students’ conceptual learning of mathematics?
How can the integration of technology and the use of manipulatives enrich and deepen students’ conceptual learning of mathematics?
How can we assess mathematical processes based on the strategies and tools used by students?
How can creating assessments that reflect the use of the mathematical processes, for example, the selection of tools and strategies, enhance our understanding of comprehension and impact our teaching practices?