The present and future office worker will always be confronted by the awesome task of keyboarding numbers. The introduction of the metric system and the use of the uni- and duodigit approach to keyboarding digits into number, which is described, may be combined to help make this an easier task. (CT)

Presents activities on measurement using the metric system. (YDS)

Class activities designed to instruct young students in the use of the metric system of measurement are illustrated on a larger poster. Ideas for measuring, thinking and writing in metric are presented for children of different ages. (JD)

Presents activities for studying metric time where time is divided using base 10. (ASK)

Describes the process of metric conversion in residential drafting courses. Areas of concern are metric paper sizes; metric scale; plot, foundation, floor and electric plans; wall sections; elevations; and heat loss/ heat gain calculations. (SK)

Measurement is perhaps the most frequently used form of mathematics. This book presents activities for learning about the metric system designed for upper intermediate and junior high levels. Discussions include: why metrics, history of metrics, changing to a metric world, teaching tips, and formulas. Activities presented are: metrics all around…

This handbook is designed for the physical education teacher who wishes to emphasize or reinforce metric education. The activities described involve applications of physical skills or principles of health with measuring in the metric system or knowledge of metric measure. (JD)

This textbook is designed for common schools, normal schools, high schools, academies, and other schools. Among the topics covered are: arithmetical language, fundamental operations, prime numbers, fractions, practical measurements, percentages, ratios, and mensuration. A section providing miscellaneous problems is also included. Appendices…

Before introducing the metric system, the author spends a week having his class use arbitrary and exotic measuring methods, so that they learn to appreciate the need for metrics as a common standard of measurement. (SJL)

Illustrates methods of teaching place value, multiplication, division, and metrics to adult basic education students. (SK)

Describes a simple exercise that can be used to demonstrate the concepts of SI units, experimental design, and significant digits in a manner that holds the attention of students who already understand these concepts but is still valuable for students who are less prepared. (CCM)

The document offers guidelines for teaching metric measurement to educable mentally retarded (EMR) children. Following a section describing the metric system is an outline of learning characteristics of EMR students. Subsequent sections address methods for teaching linear, weight, and liquid measurement. Stressed is the need for concreteness,…

Having pupils make their own measuring tools is proposed. Decimeter and centimeter strips, meter tapes, calibrated measures of volume, and a balance scale, plus activities with them, are described. (MNS)

Describes activities to introduce middle school students to the metric system. Involves converting common cookbook recipes from English to metric measure and then having students reconvert the recipes and prepare them as an assignment. (JRH)

Describes activities for helping students learn the metric system. Suggests teachers use metric units in ordinary conversation. Describes a homework assignment for students to make 20 metric measurements. Provides instructions on conducting a "TV studio" style game that is played on Metric Day (October 10th). (PR)