- Definition
A measurable attribute is something about an object that you can put a number to, like its length, weight, or how much it holds.
The length of a crayon is a measurable attribute because you can measure it.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: A measurable attribute is like asking 'how much' or 'how many' about a toy, like how long it is or how heavy it feels.
Ask your child: What could we measure about this book?
Common mix-up: Kids may confuse any feature, like colour, with a measurable attribute. A measurable attribute is a quality you can describe with a number, like its length or how much it weighs.
Examples
- The weight of a lunchbox.
- The number of buttons on a shirt.
- How tall a tower of blocks is.
measurable attribute is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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