The continuing need to go metric is discussed. Impetus, however, comes from the state and local level, rather than nationally. (MNS)

It is felt measurement experiences in the elementary grades should include everyday application situations. The activities presented are divided into linear measurement and area measurement categories. The use of the human body as a reference for estimation is stressed throughout. The activities described aim to broaden and extend children's…

Described is a mathematics and science unit on metric measuring for third-, fourth-, and fifth-grade students. The objective of the unit is to expose students to new situations so that they can transfer learning from the classroom to real-life experiences. Eight activities are described with figures. (YP)

Some activities involving distances and diameters in the solar system are discussed. (MP)

Ways of teaching measurement in the elementary grades using concrete materials are presented. Lengths of flat screen molding and flat ceramic tiles are used to develop the concepts of linear and area measurement. The activity approach detailed is viewed to have many important payoffs as students achieve mastery. (MP)

More work with fractions needs to be done in the elementary school, with emphasis on concepts rather than computational algorithms. (MP)