a.  the components of a system are defined.

b.  instruments are used and selected to extend observations and measurements of mass, volume and motion.

c.  information is recorded and presented in an organized format.

d.  metric units are used in all measurements and calculations.

e.  the limitations of the experimental apparatus are recognized.

f.  the limitations of measured quantities are recognized through the appropriate use of significant figures or error ranges.

g.  data gathered from non-SI instruments are incorporated through appropriate conversions.

h.  appropriate technology including computers, graphing calculators, and probeware are used for gathering and analyzing data and communicating results.