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6th Grade PLTW
Activity 1.3 How Big Was That Fish
Term | Definition |
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Dial Caliper | A precision measuring device used to measure linear dimensions, thickness, or diameter. |
Accuracy | The extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement. |
Precision | The degree to which the correctness of a quantity is expressed. |
Dimension | Measurement of height, width, and depth. |
Surface Area | The total area of the surface of a three-dimensional object. |
Volume | The amount of space, measured in cubic units, that an object or substance fills. |
Hatch Mark | (also called a tick mark) A form of math notation or a mark to indicate a unit of measurement. |
Units | A specified amount of something measured. Units allow us to use standard measurements. |
Area | The space of a two-dimensional surface or region measured in squared units. |
Two-Dimensional | Having the dimensions of length and width. |