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Ralpho, Lincoln – Industrial Training International, 1971
The author describes the responsibilities of the Metrication Board in terms of the changeover to metric units. (MF)
Descriptors: Industrial Training, Measurement, Measurement Instruments, Measurement Techniques
Download full textCouncil of State Governments, Lexington, KY. – 1970
Prompted by the widespread use of the metric system by most major industrial countries of the world, the United States Congress in 1969 initiated the passage of a bill authorizing the research and investigation of metrication to determine the worldwide impact of its use on this country so as to decide which route it should take. Data were obtained…
Descriptors: Feasibility Studies, Investigations, Measurement, Measurement Instruments
Peer reviewedIona, Mario – Science and Children, 1975
A brief article stressing the need for care and accuracy in selecting materials to be used in teaching metrication. Caution should be taken in readability and interpretable rulings. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Measurement, Measurement Instruments
Norrie, A. L. – American Metric Journal, 1979
A general discussion of cognitive development as it relates to measurement is presented. Suggested measurement activities are given. (MK)
Descriptors: Activities, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics
Irving, Michael – Elements of Technology, 1974
Part one of two-part presentation, the article illustrates how the technical teacher's contribution to metric education can make the conversion smoother and less painful, both within the school and within the community. (MW)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Industrial Arts, Instrumentation, Machine Tools
