Inside, outside

Inside, outside

Pencil and paper
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This task is about showing temperature on a thermometer.

Inside Temperature

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Outside Temperature

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a) i)
Estimate today's temperature inside the classroom (in degrees Celsius (°C)).
 
__________°C 
 
  ii)
Mark this temperature on the first thermometer above.
 
b) i)
Estimate today's temperature in a shady place outside (in degrees Celsius (°C)).
 
__________°C
 
  ii) Mark this temperature on the second thermometer above.
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper.
Level:
3
Description of task: 
Students estimate the temperature and indicate it on a thermometer.
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Answers/responses: 
  

Y6 (11/1997)

a) i)

ii)

For a reasonable estimate of inside temperature
or within 5°C of the true/measured temperature.
For correctly marking the temperature given in a).
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easy
b) i)

ii)

For a reasonable estimate of outside temperature
or within 5C of the true/measured temperature.
For correctly marking the temperature given in b).
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easy