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===Learning objectives===
===Learning objectives===
# Mensuration is the branch of Mathematics dealing with measurement of angles, length, area, and volume.
# Mensuration is the branch of Mathematics dealing with measurement of angles, length, area, and volume.
# There are standard and non-standard ways of measurements.
# There are standard and non-standard ways of measurements.
# Importance of having standardised measurements.
# Importance of having standardised measurements.
==Concept #3. Standard units of measurements==
==Concept #3. Standard units of measurements==
===Learning objectives===
===Learning objectives===
# The ability to obtain accurate measurements and communicate those measurements is a key requirement for progress.
# The ability to obtain accurate measurements and communicate those measurements is a key requirement for progress.
# Standardised measuring units ensure uniformity in meaurements.
# Standardised measuring units ensure uniformity in meaurements.
===Notes for teachers===
===Notes for teachers===
A unit of measurement is a definite magnitude of a physical quantity, defined and adopted by convention or by law, that is used as a standard for measurement of the same physical quantity. Any other value of the physical quantity can be expressed as a simple multiple of the unit of measurement.
A unit of measurement is a definite magnitude of a physical quantity, defined and adopted by convention or by law, that is used as a standard for measurement of the same physical quantity. Any other value of the physical quantity can be expressed as a simple multiple of the unit of measurement.<br>
For example, length is a physical quantity. The metre is a unit of length that represents a definite predetermined length. When we say 10 metres (or 10 m), we actually mean 10 times the definite predetermined length called "metre".<br.
For example, length is a physical quantity. The metre is a unit of length that represents a definite predetermined length. When we say 10 metres (or 10 m), we actually mean 10 times the definite predetermined length called "metre".
The definition, agreement, and practical use of units of measurement have played a crucial role in human endeavour from early ages up to this day. Different systems of units used to be very common. Now there is a global standard, the International System of Units (SI), the modern form of the metric system.
The definition, agreement, and practical use of units of measurement have played a crucial role in human endeavour from early ages up to this day. Different systems of units used to be very common. Now there is a global standard, the International System of Units (SI), the modern form of the metric system.
===Activity No # 1.Hands-on activity in using standard measuring instruments ===
===Activity No # 1.Hands-on activity in using standard measuring instruments ===