Back to main Aim: Why is accurate measurement important? Do Now: Some required steps to make an accurate measurement incluse making sure you are using the right tools and correct units. HW: Describe a measurement error you have encountered. Notes: Degree of precision/accuracy --> how much detail you are willing to go down to in terms of measurement. Is your drawing exact to the 1/8 of an inch, 1/16 of an inch, etc... Order of magnitude --> Scientific notation Verification--> Always check that your measurement is OK. As they say, "it is better to measure twice and cut once."