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8.12 Read Instruments to Correct Precision Worksheet

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This Grade 8 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 8.12 Read Instruments to Correct Precision. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Read Instruments to Correct Precision - Which option best record measurements to the proper number of digits, including one estimated digit, and include units consistently? (SEP: Asking Questions/Defining Problems; Planning and Carrying Out Investigations; Developing and Using Models; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking; Constructing Explanations/Designing Solutions; Engaging in Argument from Evidence; Obtaining/Evaluating/Communicating Information; CCSS Math 8.EE, 8.F, 8.SP; TEKS §112.28 Grade 8; FL NGSSS; VA SOL; MA STE)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A student measures the length of a model airplane using a tape measure. The smallest divisions on the scale are 1 cm. The pointer or scale mark sits between 87 and 88 cm, closer to 88 than 87 (about 2 tenths closer). Which choice shows the best way to write the measurement (one estimated digit, correct unit)?

A87 cm

B87.20 cm

C87.2

D87.2 cm

Solution & Explanation:With 1 cm markings, write one more digit than the markings show. The correct recording is 87.2 cm.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A student measures the volume of a foam cube with a 10 mL graduated cylinder. The scale is labeled in mL with marks every 0.5 mL. The reading is between 8.0 and 8.5 mL, about 9/10 of the way from the lower mark to the higher mark. The teacher asks the student to report the measurement in L. "Which option reports the value in the new unit with appropriate digits and the correct unit?,A. 0.0085 L | B. 0.008450 L | C. 0.00845 L | D. 8450 L,C,First record 8.45 mL (one estimated digit beyond 0.5). Unit conversions use exact factors

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Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

In a lab, a student uses an analog voltmeter to measure the potential difference of a wooden block. The smallest marked divisions are 0.2 V. It falls between 4.0 and 4.2 V; estimating one more digit puts it around 1 tenths past the lower mark. Which option records the measurement with one estimated digit and the unit written correctly?

A4.0 V

B4.020 V

C4.02 V

D4.2 V

Solution & Explanation:The smallest marked division is 0.2 V, so you record one more digit (to the 0.01 V place). That gives 4.02 V. Include the unit exactly once with the number.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.8.12 (Read scales correctly and record measurements with appropriate precision.).