This paper gives a brief history of measurement systems and of the controversy surrounding the adoption of the metric system as the standard system in the United States. The metric study called for by legislation in 1968 is described, and recommendations for a coordinated national program to change to the metric system are outlined. Some…

General suggestions are given for teaching the metric system; a description of materials available from the Metric Association and information on ordering them are included. (DT)

Sequential grade-level objectives for instruction in the metric system are listed. (SD)

Integrating the metric system within the topics of numeration, common fractions, and decimals is advocated. (DT)

Thirteen teaching approaches for the effective presentation of the metric system are identified. The hands-on approach, special features of the metric system which make it convenient to use, metric concepts which should be stressed, and the effect of the change to the metric system upon other areas of mathematics curriculum are among the topics…

How measurement systems developed is briefly reviewed, followed by comments on the international conversion to the metric system and a lengthier discussion of the history of the metric controversy in the U.S. Statements made by supporters of the customary and metric systems are listed. The role of education is detailed in terms of teacher…

A school system's planning for metrication is discussed. Community relations, curriculum, teaching methods, and inservice education are covered in this first section. The article will be continued in the next issue. (DT)

This document is designed to help teachers deal with the changeover from the United States customary system to the metric system. This publication contains a brief introduction to the historical development of the metric system, tables of the International System of Units, and descriptions of everyday use of the metric system. Basic information…

Hawaii's elementary school metric measurement program is described. The nature of the program, organization and materials, classroom activities, implementation requirements, development and status, and program evaluation are discussed. (DT)

Three issues related to the teaching of the metric system in the elementary grades are addressed. (SD)

This speech, prepared for the SI Metric Conference "Metrication is Everybody's Business" held in Newark, Delaware, describes the extent to which the metric system (SI) has been adopted in Canada. The author provides examples of adoption of SI, mixture of SI with the English system, and areas where the English system is retained. He…

This prospectus proposes the development, by a consortium of states and provinces working with the Agency for Instructional Television, of television programs to teach measurement with the metric system. The scope and meaning of the metrication process are described, with affective as well as cognitive factors noted. Following a review of how the…

This newsletter summarizes findings from research on elementary school mathematics published during 1972 that might be used by teachers. Covered is research on addition and subtraction sentences, algorithms, problem solving, instructional materials, teacher questioning patterns, cognitive levels, instructional sequences, motivation, and logic.…

Reasons for not teaching the metric system to youngsters at the present time are discussed. (DT)