G5 Math Module 2 Lesson 13

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand how to convert measurements using multiplication in real life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of using whole number multiplication to express equivalent measurements?

• Converting 3 feet to inches by multiplying by 12

• Adding 5 and 7 to get 12

• Dividing 24 by 6 to get 4

• Subtracting 10 from 20 to get 10

Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps in the RDW process for solving word problems?

• Read the problem carefully

• Draw to solve

• Write an equation & the answer

• Divide the answer by 2

Multiple Choice

Which strategy does RDW stand for when solving word problems?

• Read, Draw, Write

• Read, Divide, Work

• Review, Draw, Write

• Recall, Divide, Work

Open Ended

How many grams of Vitamin C does Seth consume in 3 weeks if he drinks a glass of orange juice with 0.6 grams and eats strawberries with 0.35 grams every day?

Multiple Choice

What is the equivalent of 1 foot in inches?

• 10 inches

• 12 inches

• 6 inches

• 24 inches

Open Ended

Explain how you would use whole number multiplication to convert feet to inches.

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between centimeters and meters when converting units?

• 1 meter = 100 centimeters

• 1 meter = 10 centimeters

• 1 meter = 1000 centimeters

• 1 meter = 50 centimeters

Multiple Choice

Why is 3 weeks equal to 3 x (1 week)?

• Because 3 weeks is the same as 3 groups of 1 week

• Because 3 weeks is less than 1 week

• Because 3 weeks is the same as 1 group of 3 weeks

• Because 3 weeks is the same as 3 days

Open Ended

Explain how whole number multiplication can be used to express equivalent measurements, using an example from time or length.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of using multiplication to find equivalent measurements?

• 3 weeks = 3 x (1 week)

• 200 cm = 2 x (100 cm)

• 1 ft = 12 inches

• 3 x 7 days = 21 days

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct process to convert 3 hours to minutes?

• Multiply 3 by 60

• Multiply 3 by 100

• Divide 3 by 60

• Add 3 and 60

Multiple Choice

Did we convert from a larger unit to a smaller unit or a smaller unit to a larger unit when converting 3 hours to 180 minutes?

• Larger unit to smaller unit

• Smaller unit to larger unit

• Same unit

• Cannot be determined

Open Ended

Explain the process of converting kilograms to grams using the example of 5.7 kg.

Open Ended

What strategies can you use to make multiplying 56.75 by 16 easier when converting pounds to ounces?

Multiple Choice

Why is 56.75 renamed as hundredths in the calculation process?

• To make multiplication easier by removing the decimal

• To convert pounds to ounces directly

• To use a calculator

• To estimate the answer

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of using the Area Model in the problem shown?

• To break down a large multiplication into smaller, manageable parts

• To convert ounces to pounds

• To estimate the answer quickly

• To check for errors in addition

Multiple Select

Which of the following are partial products found in the area model for 5675 x 16?

• 6 x 5000 = 30,000

• 10 x 600 = 6,000

• 6 x 70 = 420

• 5 x 10 = 50

Open Ended

Explain how you would check your answer after converting 56.75 pounds to ounces.

Open Ended

After learning about measurement word problems and unit conversions, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

Open Ended

What is one way you can use whole number multiplication to solve measurement word problems involving unit conversions?