The difference between weight and mass, the desirability of "metric only" instruction, and the importance of decimals are among the topics discussed in this paper presented at a metric education conference. Comments on the potential of SI metric as a universal language and on efficient methods of converting to the metric system also are included.…

Results of measuring time with units which are powers of 10 are discussed. (DT)

Arithmetic texts of the 1866 era (when a law was passed authorizing the use of the metric system in the United States) are examined to gain insight into the classroom effect of the law. (DT)

Advantages of the metric system for the consumer are discussed. Basic metric units are described, then methods of comparison shopping when items are marked in metric units are explained. The effect of the change to the metric system on packaging and labelling requirements is discussed. (DT)

In this publication are presentations on specific experiences in teaching metrics, made at a National Bureau of Standards conference. Ideas of value to teachers and administrators are described in reports on: SI units of measure; principles and practices of teaching metric; metric and the school librarian; teaching metric through television and…

The need at the present time for knowledge of both the metric and the English systems of measurement is discussed. (DT)

The Braille representation for the alphabet, for special symbols (such as the percent sign, the period, the number sign), for digits, and for metric symbols are presented. (DT)

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

An argument is made against the use of the metric system as the sole system of measurement since computers use a hexadecimal system. (MP)

This worksheet contains problems designed to help the student think in terms of a litre. Problems include estimating the volume of containers and converting within the metric system. (MP)

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…

The findings of a study of metric conversion in Canada are reported, with special attention to its impact on education. Some 40 interviews with metric education leaders in 8 provinces, coupled with an extensive review of documents and correspondence with key individuals in metric conversion throughout Canada, served as the information source for…

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…

This script for a short radio broadcast on measurement standards and metric conversion begins by tracing the rise of the metric system in the international marketplace. Metric units are identified and briefly explained. Arguments for conversion to metric measures are presented. The history of the development and acceptance of the metric system is…

This brief discussion of metric activity in the schools raises the question of when will it be to the advantage of the student to learn primarily metric measures. (MP)