Author: Labman

Purpose of this
brochure:
The purpose of this brochure was to give you a brief understanding of what we did with your child on math day. We included a few resources to help you work with your child on our math topic at home.

SUNY Cortland

SUNY Cortland

Pirates of the Caribbean:
Measure Hunt

Allison Granish, Andrea Wolber, Kim Franklin

Math Day 2008
Parker School

Math Topic and
NYS Learning Standard

Our game consists of two main math topics.
First, you have to use a ruler and measure the length on a given card in centimeters, then move your piece that far.
Then, you have to use your problem solving skills to determine the fastest way around an obstacle that is in the way to the treasure chest.
The first team to reach the treasure chest at the end wins!
Standard:
Students will determine what can be measured and how, using appropriate methods and formulas.
5.M.3:
Measure to the nearest centimeter.

NYS Math Test
sample question

Use your ruler to help you solve this problem.
Dana collected worms after a rainstorm. The drawing below shows the first worm she collected.
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How many centimeters long is the worm?
Answer: __________centimeters

For more measuring fun:
http://standards.nctm.org/document/eexamples/chap4/4.3/index.htm
go there and find fun online games all about measure!
http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/meas.cgi?A1=s&A2=1&A3=1
go there and practice your measuring skills
If you don’t have the internet try MEASURING MARATHON GAME by Learning Resources
It incorporates health and math in one game!
Extra resources:
http://www.learner.org/resources/series184.html

SUNY Cortland