Administrative concerns in implementing metrics at a district level are discussed and specific recommendations are made regarding them. The paper considers the extent and manner of staff training necessary, the curricular changes associated with metrics, and the distinctions between elementary and secondary programs. Appropriate instructional…

A list is provided of common errors and weaknesses in metric materials produced for use in the schools. (MK)

This guide was designed to provide a measure of uniformity across Canada with respect to metric terminology and symbolism, and is designed to enable users to understand and apply Systeme International d'Unites (SI) to everyday life with ease and confidence. This document was written with the intent of being helpful to the greatest number of…

The primary purpose of these guidelines is to provide teachers and other decision-makers with a suggested framework within which sound planning for metric education can be done. Student behavioral objectives are listed by topic. Each objective is coded to indicate grade level, topic, and objective number. A chart is provided to show a kindergarten…

This report examines educational aspects of the conversion to the metric system of measurement in the United States. Statements of positions on metrication and basic mathematical skills are given from various groups. Base units, symbols, prefixes, and style of the metric system are outlined. Guidelines for teaching metric concepts are given,…

The scope of this book covers metrication management. It was created to fill the middle management need for condensed, authoritative information about the metrication process and was conceived as a working tool and a prime reference source. Written from a management point of view, it touches on virtually all aspects of metrication and highlights…

This report lists the accomplishments of a metric leader training project, which include production of a training manual and a series of workshops. Major events and activities are also listed. The evaluation report includes summaries of biographic data and profiles of participants in training, data on cognitive and affective dimensions of…

Granite School District (Utah) developed a systematic, effective, and cost-efficient teacher inservice program which provides a basic understanding of metrics, materials and methods for direct classroom use, and evaluation of the learning process, through the use of self-contained, three-phase modules for home or school use. (Author/SB)

This document was developed out of a need for a complete, carefully designed set of evaluation instruments and procedures that might be applied in metric inservice programs across the nation. Components of this package were prepared in such a way as to permit local adaptation to the evaluation of a broad spectrum of metric education activities.…

Outlines of five sessions of the Metric Leader Training Project for Maine are included in this publication. Topics are: (1) Introduction - Length - Temperature; (2) Volume/Capacity - Mass/Weight; (3) Metric Advocacy - Length - Area - Temperature; (4) Metric Education Resources; and (5) Metric Education Planning - Metric Olympics - Final…

This handbook presents position statements from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in detail. Topic areas for which position statements are provided include Calculators and the Education of Youth, Early Childhood Mathematics Education, Evaluation of Teacher Performance, Guiding Students' Attitudes and Decisions Regarding Their…