Measuring and Collecting Information

Measurement helps us know how big, long, or heavy something is. Data is information we collect and organize.

Types of Measurement

• Length (how long): inches, centimeters
• Weight (how heavy): pounds, grams
• Volume (how much space): cups, liters

Using Data

• Count and record things, like how many apples in a basket.
• Make simple charts or tallies to show what you found.

Why It Matters

Measurement and data help us solve real problems, like baking a cake or seeing who ran the fastest.