Question

1. in the space provided, give an example of when you might use the following as referents.

a. a tissue box (such as kleenex)
b. the palm of your hand
c. a book
d. a can of soup

Explanation:

a. You might use a tissue - box as a referent to estimate the volume of a small storage container. It has a regular rectangular - prism shape and is a common household item.
b. The palm of your hand can be used as a referent to estimate the area of a small object like a coaster. It provides a quick and easy - to - visualize area measurement.
c. A book can be used as a referent to estimate the size of a shelf space. Its dimensions are well - known and it can help in determining if other items will fit on the shelf.
d. A can of soup can be used as a referent to estimate the volume of a cylindrical container or to compare the size of other cylindrical objects in terms of height and diameter.

Answer:

a. To estimate the volume of a small storage container.
b. To estimate the area of a small object like a coaster.
c. To estimate the size of a shelf space.
d. To estimate the volume of a cylindrical container or compare sizes of cylindrical objects.