Accuracy & Precision Lab Info

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10 questions

1

How many stations do you have to complete in this lab?

If you're not holding the ruler, you're standing next to your partner incase they need help with their measurement

True

False

We are using the __________ (unit) side of the ruler and all of our. measurements must be rounded to the nearest 1/10 , which means all Your measurements will contain one _ place. (NO WHOLE NUMBERS)

WRITE THE CORRECT ANSWERS IN ORDER, SEPARATED BY A COMMA

How close your shots are to one another is measuring Accuracy

True

False

What is the first thing you have to do at each station?

Erase any marks the group before you left on the target

Check all of your supplies to make sure they're there

Decide which partner is shooting first

Read the directions at the station out loud

When measuring, where should the first tick mark (zero point) on your ruler be?

Next to the shot location I'm measuring

In the center of the bullseye

Why is Ms. Pipkin making you go slow and follow all of these steps (reading the directions, helping your partner measure, standing in a specific spot, verbally confirming when people are ready, etc.) when it seems like you could do it a lot faster without them?

Because she gets annoyed when you make mistakes and ask questions

Because it's a scientists job to control for all the variables possible in order to conduct valid experiments that can produce useful results. Everything she is telling us to do is important to accomplish this goal!

Because it's a test grade, so she's trying to make be serious and make the assignment a little more difficult

Because she's a perfectionist and wants things to be a specific way and when they aren't, it stresses her out.

Below are actions you must do at each station. Put them in order according to when each action should be performed

Partner B holds the ruler to measure (and record in their data table) all 3 shots while partner A double-checks that their ruler and line of sight are lined up correctly and verbally confirms the measurement they see.
Partner A holds the ruler to measure (and record in their data table) all 3 shots while partner B double-checks that their ruler and line of sight are lined up correctly and verbally confirms the measurement they see.
Partner A shoots all three shots - verbally confirming with Partner B that they are ready before each shot - while partner B marks their locations on the target
Read the directions for that station (that are on the wall)
Both Partners mark their shot locations on the target in their data table
Switch Spots with your Partner
Partner B takes their practice shot, confirms verbally that Partner A is ready and shoots all three shots - verbally confirming with Partner A that they are ready before each shot - while partner A marks their locations on the target
Erase all marks on the target and sticky notes (if used)
Make sure you're standing in the right place (to the right of the marker on the floor, with your toes lined up to the center of the marker).
Partner A takes one practice shot and then verbally confirm with Partner B that they are ready for them to start shooting
Put the ruler, eraser, instrument, and sticky notes (if used) back on the table.
**And throw away bad marshmallows if you are at a station that uses them**

Select all of the things you will lose 2pts for every time Ms. Pipkin sees you doing this during today's lab.

Today, you need to record your measurements, mark your shot locations, and find your average value for each station.

True

False

How many stations do you have to complete in this lab? 

1

2

3

4

5

If you're not holding the ruler, you're standing next to your partner incase they need help with their measurement

True

False

How close your shots are to one another is measuring Accuracy

True

False

What is the first thing you have to do at each station?

Erase any marks the group before you left on the target

Check all of your supplies to make sure they're there

Decide which partner is shooting first

Read the directions at the station out loud

When measuring, where should the first tick mark (zero point) on your ruler be? 

Next to the shot location I'm measuring

In the center of the bullseye

Why is Ms. Pipkin making you go slow and follow all of these steps (reading the directions, helping your partner measure, standing in a specific spot, verbally confirming when people are ready, etc.) when it seems like you could do it a lot faster without them? 

Because she gets annoyed when you make mistakes and ask questions

Because it's a scientists job to control for all the variables possible in order to conduct valid experiments that can produce useful results. Everything she is telling us to do is important to accomplish this goal!

Because it's a test grade, so she's trying to make be serious and make the assignment a little more difficult

Because she's a perfectionist and wants things to be a specific way and when they aren't, it stresses her out.

Below are actions you must do at each station. Put them in order according to when each action should be performed

Partner B holds the ruler to measure (and record in their data table) all 3 shots while partner A double-checks that their ruler and line of sight are lined up correctly and verbally confirms the measurement they see.

Partner A holds the ruler to measure (and record in their data table) all 3 shots while partner B double-checks that their ruler and line of sight are lined up correctly and verbally confirms the measurement they see.

Partner A shoots all three shots - verbally confirming with Partner B that they are ready before each shot - while partner B marks their locations on the target

Read the directions for that station (that are on the wall)

Both Partners mark their shot locations on the target in their data table

Switch Spots with your Partner

Partner B takes their practice shot, confirms verbally that Partner A is ready and shoots all three shots - verbally confirming with Partner A that they are ready before each shot - while partner A marks their locations on the target

Erase all marks on the target and sticky notes (if used)

Make sure you're standing in the right place (to the right of the marker on the floor, with your toes lined up to the center of the marker). 

Partner A takes one practice shot and then verbally confirm with Partner B that they are ready for them to start shooting

Put the ruler, eraser, instrument, and sticky notes (if used) back on the table.
**And throw away bad marshmallows if you are at a station that uses them**

Select all of the things you will lose 2pts for every time Ms. Pipkin sees you doing this during today's lab.

Standing with or talking to anyone who is not your partner / not being an active participant with your partner

Shooting your partner (on purpose) or anything else other than the intended target

Having fun

Doing a portion of the lab incorrectly that was specifically explain in the directions

Not helping your partner measure

Asking clarifying questions

Not reading the directions at each station

Using your instrument incorrectly and/or when you're not supposed to be. Or damaging the supplies

Not verbally confirming with your partner that they are ready before each shot

Leaving your station without putting everything away AND ERASING your target/sticky notes

Telling Ms. Pipkin how much you are enjoying the lab

Being loud, yelling across the room, goofing off with your partner, distracting other groups

Today, you need to record your measurements, mark your shot locations, and find your average value for each station.

True

False

Accuracy & Precision Lab Info

Accuracy & Precision Lab Info

We are using the ______________________ (unit) side of the ruler and all of our. measurements must be rounded to the nearest 1/10 , which means all Your measurements will contain one _____________ place. (NO WHOLE NUMBERS)WRITE THE CORRECT ANSWERS IN ORDER, SEPARATED BY A COMMA

How many stations do you have to complete in this lab?

If you're not holding the ruler, you're standing next to your partner incase they need help with their measurement

We are using the ______________________ (unit) side of the ruler and all of our. measurements must be rounded to the nearest 1/10 , which means all Your measurements will contain one _____________ place. (NO WHOLE NUMBERS)WRITE THE CORRECT ANSWERS IN ORDER, SEPARATED BY A COMMA

How close your shots are to one another is measuring Accuracy

What is the first thing you have to do at each station?

When measuring, where should the first tick mark (zero point) on your ruler be?

Why is Ms. Pipkin making you go slow and follow all of these steps (reading the directions, helping your partner measure, standing in a specific spot, verbally confirming when people are ready, etc.) when it seems like you could do it a lot faster without them?

Below are actions you must do at each station. Put them in order according to when each action should be performed

Select all of the things you will lose 2pts for every time Ms. Pipkin sees you doing this during today's lab.

Today, you need to record your measurements, mark your shot locations, and find your average value for each station.

We are using the __________ (unit) side of the ruler and all of our. measurements must be rounded to the nearest 1/10 , which means all Your measurements will contain one _ place. (NO WHOLE NUMBERS)

WRITE THE CORRECT ANSWERS IN ORDER, SEPARATED BY A COMMA

We are using the __________ (unit) side of the ruler and all of our. measurements must be rounded to the nearest 1/10 , which means all Your measurements will contain one _ place. (NO WHOLE NUMBERS)

WRITE THE CORRECT ANSWERS IN ORDER, SEPARATED BY A COMMA