Measurement Problem Solving (5.7A)

Measurement Problem Solving

In:

I can solve problems involving the conversions of units of length, liquid volume and mass. (5.7A)

5th Grade | Math

Focus:

Convert, Customary system, Metric system

5th Grade | Math

You have 7 minutes to cut and glue the the remainder of your entry into your journal. If you finish before the time ends, look up the definitions to your "Focus" words using the word wall, the internet or other resources. You may use the margins of your journal or other free space to write the definitions.

Match

Match the following:

• a change from one unit to another

• a system of weights and measures that uses the yard, pound and gallon

  (American units)

• a system of weights and measures that uses the meter, kilogram and liter

  (rest of the world)

Conversion

Customary

Metric

• Conversion

• Customary

• Metric

Teacher-led problem

​I can solve problems involving the conversions of units of length, liquid volume and mass. (5.7A)

Student-led problems

​​I can solve problems involving the conversions of units of length, liquid volume and mass. (5.7A)

Poll

How confident do you current feel about solving problems involving the conversions of units of measurement?

• I feel like I would be at least 85% accurate. I'm pretty accurate by myself.

  (Masters)

• I feel like I would be between 72%-84% accurate. I am mostly accurate by myself with some assistance from a peer.

  (Meets)

• I feel like I would be between 50% and 71% accurate. I am pretty accurate with the assistance of a peer.

  (Approaches)

• I need more help from my teacher.

Work on the first three problems on the other page in your journal with your group or a partner. DO NOT DO THE LAST PROBLEM ON THAT PAGE!

Fill in the Blanks

A hardware store charges $2 per foot of rope. Mrs. Antonio needs 4 yards of rope for the tug-o-war game on field day. How much will she have to pay for the rope?

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Lisa's garden requires 4 gallons of water each day. Her watering can only holds 2 quarts. How many times will she need to fill her watering can to water her entire garden?

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Jamie purchased 12kg of fertilizer for her garden. She divides it evenly among 3 rows. How many grams of fertilizer will she put on each row?

Exit Ticket

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Mr. Jeffrey's puppy weighed 6 pounds when he took him home. After a week, the puppy had gained 32 ounces. In pounds, how much does his puppy weigh now?

Closure

Open Ended

In your own words, describe what we did today and what tools we use to do that skill.