Formative Assessment
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Do students know the weights of the 8 cubes in grams? Do they understand why they'll use grams as the standard unit of weight?

Look at notebook entries to find evidence that the student has an accurate record of the weight of each cube in grams. You'll also find evidence of their understanding of the rationale for using grams to weigh things.

Use these criteria to interpret student work:

Next steps might include selecting another small object, estimating its weight in grams, and weighing it.