Math

			Standard 3. Understands and applies concepts of measurement

			Interval Benchmark 3-5 Uses a variety of techniques for measurement

			Grade 5

To understand this Interval Benchmark, a fifth grade student: • Selects the appropriate unit for a measurement situation   ITBS * • Converts measurements within systems • Uses appropriate techniques to make change • Calculates elapsed time   ITBS * • Uses the appropriate tool for a measurement situation • Determines the perimeter of simple figures • Determines the area of a triangle • Uses appropriate strategies to estimate measurement • Makes measurement estimates and checks for accuracy   Asterisks indicate how often the benchmark appears on the identified assessment: *(1-2 questions) **(3-5 questions) or *** (more than 5 questions).   Instructional Resources   Supporting Knowledge Vocabulary, Information, Skills   Instructional Strategies Best Practices, Strategies, Discovery, Assessments General Resources   Curriculum Planning Create Grade 5 planning worksheets Select supporting knowledge to: Examine key vocabulary, terms, and phrases unique to the content area that students should know Determine what information student should understand (Declarative Knowledge) Determine what skills student are able to do (Procedural Knowledge)   Learning requires students to know declarative knowledge (vocabulary and information). Using or applying information (declarative knowledge) results in procedural knowledge, referred to as skills.   Select instructional strategies to: Examine research-based best practices or links to other web-sites and resources Identify appropriate strategies matched to student needs Discover ongoing compilation of teacher-developed strategies

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