For Good Measure : The Ways We Say How Much, How Far, How Heavy, How Big, How Old

from Jill.Barrington

The book covers measurement topics: lengths and distances, area, weights, liquids, dry capacities, and time. The book is definitely best for older elementary students due to the vocabulary and level of writing, and it could be used as a whole or in parts, depending on the educational purpose.

from Ashley_Peterson

I learned a lot from this book. I didn't know half of the units of measuring that were taught in this book. I also thought that it was awesome how the book told the reader where some of these terms came from, from latin words and such. I felt though that this book would be good for a middle schoo...

from harriewatson

I loved this book. It is going on my list of books to purchase to use in teaching secondary math. This book in whole or in parts could be used for "break time" in math while teaching important concepts not readily found otherwise in such a concise manner. In addition to middle grades reading this...

from MeganSchneider

I loved this book. It broke down measurements into real world things for students to see and compare. I think even students in older grades could use this book because it goes over tons of measurement that people do not think to use and forget to use. I think a fun way to incorporate this into a ...

from pataustin

For Good Measure is an apt title for a book that explains meanings and origins of terms that convey how much, how far, how heavy, how big, and how old things are. Robbins addresses the need for precision and the historic roots of varying units: lengths and distances from centimeters to light year...