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Weight and Mass: The problems in this section explore the numerical and/or physical properties of weight or mass.
Related Resources: Interactive resources from our Math Tools project:
Math 7: Measurement: Weight and Mass
The closest match in our Ask Dr. Math archives:
Middle School: Measurement
NCTM Standards:
Measurement Standard for Grades 6-8

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