The Graduated Cylinder Game - Learn and Practice Reading a Graduated Cylinder

Instructions:

• With this game, you can learn and practice reading a graduated cylinder (also known as a measuring cylinder or mixing cylinder) and practice your skills.
• You can choose from a 10 mL, 25 mL, 50 mL, or 100 mL graduated cylinder.
• You can play this game using a mouse or a touchscreen.
• Press the Play Game button to start the game.
• A volume to select will appear next to the graduated cylinder.
• Computer: Move your mouse along the graduated cylinder and click when you think the meniscus lines up with the correct measurement.
• Tablet or phone: Tap your finger on the spot you believe is correct.
• Then, use the minus and plus icons next to the graduated cylinder to precisely control the meniscus level. You can also use the wheel of your mouse.
• When you think you have the correct answer, click or tap the Submit Answer button next the graduated cylinder.
• You will earn points for each correct answer. Your score is displayed on the left side of the Results Bar, located to the right of the graduated cylinder.
• Points are awarded based on the following table.

  Level	Time Limit	Points
  1	10 seconds	10
  2	9 seconds	20
  3	8 seconds	30
  4	7 seconds	40
  5	6 seconds	50
  6	5 seconds	60
  7	4 seconds	70
  8	3 seconds	80
  9	2 seconds	90
  10	1 second	100

• Each time you correctly guess 5 measurements, you will advance to the next level. Your current level is shown in the Results Bar.
• The timer is represented to the right of the score in the Results Bar. As time runs out, the timer bar will become shorter.
• If you have not selected the correct measurement before the time runs out, you will receive a strike. After three strikes, the game is over. The number of strikes is displayed on the right side of the Results Bar.
• Click the Settings button to adjust your preferences for the game.
  • Timer: The default setting is On. Select Off to have unlimited time to answer.
  • Sounds: The default setting is On. Select Off to mute all game sounds.
  • Capacity: Choose from graduated cylinders of different sizes: 10 ml, 25 ml, 50 ml, 100 ml, or Random.
  • Mode: The default mode is "Find." You are given a volume and you'll have to find it on the graduated cylinder. In "Type" mode, numbers appear next to the cylinder, and you can enter your answer by clicking the numbers or using your keyboard. Once you've entered your answer, click the "Submit Answer." Note: In "Type" mode, the starting time is 20 seconds, and it decreases by 2 seconds after every 5 correct answers. If you want to make the game easier, select "Training" mode. In the training mode, you can see the current volume of the graduated cylinder between the plus and minus buttons.
  • The current settings are always displayed in the lower-left corner of the graduated cylinder.
  • The settings you have selected are stored in your browser for the duration of your session. You can refresh your browser to start a new game, but if you close it, the settings will reset to default the next time you visit the game.