Students must be able to decide when something should be measured by liquid volume and when it should be measured by weight.

Ansley and her aunt are making cookies and cakes for a birthday party. They are discussing why the flour must be measured using a measuring cup instead of an ounce.

 

 

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3.7 Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to select appropriate units, strategies, and tools to solve problems involving customary and metric measurement. The student is expected to:

(D) determine when it is appropriate to use measurements of liquid volume (capacity) or weight