From: Jim <jim258kelly@hotmail.com>
To: Teacher2Teacher Public Discussion
Date: 2002021515:56:27
Subject: Measurement Terminology

Listen to this, 
If I say I have something that is "3 ft^2" (read: three feet squared),
does that mean I'm talking about a square that is 3 by 3 or a square
with sides that have an area that adds up to be 3?
 
Alternatively, 

If I say I have something that is "3 square feet" (read: three square
feet), does that mean I'm talking about a square that is 3 by 3 or a
square with sides that have an area that adds up to be 3? 

I guess my basic question is, "Is there a difference between 'three
feet squared' and 'three square feet'; and if so what is it?	

Thanks
JPK

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