As a Canadian mathematics educator, I have a vested interest in Canadian mathematics education matters. After all, to me, Canadian mathematics education matters. Knowing this little factoid, imagine my horror when it recently dawned on me that, no matter where I looked during this COVID-19 pandemic, all I saw was flippant treatment towards the…

The first thing many learn about international poverty measurement is that European nations apply a "relative" poverty threshold and that they also do a better job of reducing poverty. Unlike the European model, the "absolute" U.S. poverty threshold does not increase in real value when the nation's standard of living rises,…

The metric system now enjoys almost total worldwide acceptance, but the United States is still resisting it. Americans need to stop trying to convert "true" English units to metric and learn the metric system by using it. (Author/RM)

The United States is gradually converting to the metric system. Physical education offers many opportunities to measure length and to familiarize participants with the use of the system. (JMF)

H. Blanton and J. Jaccard examined the arbitrariness of metrics in the context of 2 current issues: (a) the measurement of racial prejudice and (b) the establishment of clinically significant change. According to Blanton and Jaccard, although research findings are not undermined by arbitrary metrics, individual scores and score changes may not be…

A proposal is made for a careful study of the various units of measurement now in use throughout the world, combined with recall of benefits of the number system, in order to develop a new system. Suggested changes are illustrated. (MNS)

By October 1992, all U.S. government agencies and any companies wanting to do business with them must use the metric system. In addition, competing in foreign markets makes training in the metric system essential. (SK)

Provides a brief history of the metric system. Discusses the infrequent use of the metric measurement system in the United States, why conversion from the customary system to the metric system is difficult, and the need for change. (Contains 14 resources.) (ASK)

Suggests that now is the time to convert completely to metric measurement. (YDS)

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

This report was prepared by the United States Metric Association (USMA) to present supportive evidence on the desirability of using the international English language spelling, metre, for the International System of Units (SI) unit of length, and litre for the common metric unit of volume. It contains a statement by the USMA, some background…

The purposes of this study were to determine if preservice elementary teachers' attitude toward the metric system can be improved by completing metric units of instruction embedded in a methods course, and to investigate relationships among three types of training, attitude, and learning. The sample was comprised of 126 students in an…

A middle-road approach towards adopting the instruction of the metric system is presented. The realities of our cultural, economic, and political processes are taken into account and a 100 percent metric curriculum is viewed as unrealistic and anachronistic. (MP)

The differences between mass and weight are explained, such as units, characteristics, measuring devices, and applications. Units of mass and weight in the metric system are described. (MP)

Various aspects of metric education are discussed, such as industrial training, teacher education, thinking metric, workshop approach, the lack of metric training aids, and correct symbol usage. (MP)