The overall value of this program was the increase in student involvement in measuring activities. It gave children practice in skills they will use their entire lives. It improved the students' skills in estimating, measuring, collecting and interpreting data, and graphing. The students have learned that math is everywhere, not just in the math book. Most students need practice in using all the skills included in this unit.
Many students also love dinosaurs.
By combining the two, it is easy to get children interested and excited.