Converting Measurement Units with Ratio Tables

This video tutorial teaches how to convert measurement units using ratio tables. It begins with an introduction to the concept of unit conversion, followed by a review of U.S. customary and metric units. The tutorial explains unit rates and provides examples, emphasizing the importance of using ratio tables correctly. A step-by-step solution is provided for converting Anna's height from inches to centimeters, demonstrating the use of multiplication in ratio tables to achieve accurate conversions.

How tall is Anna in inches?

• 50 inches

• 55 inches

• 60 inches

• 65 inches

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Which unit is NOT part of the U.S. customary system?

• Yards

• Gallons

• Meters

• Inches

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

What is the metric unit for measuring length?

• Liters

• Pounds

• Kilograms

• Centimeters

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

What is a unit rate?

• A ratio with the same units

• A ratio with different units where one unit equals one

• A ratio with different units where both units are equal

• A ratio with the same units where one unit equals one

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

Which of the following is an example of a unit rate?

• 10 dollars for 2 pounds

• 5 miles per hour

• 3 cups of water for 2 cups of flour

• 2.5 centimeters for every 1 inch

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

What mistake do students often make when setting up ratio tables?

• Dividing the same number to both rows

• Adding the same number to both rows

• Subtracting the same number from both rows

• Multiplying the same number to both rows

In the example given, how many cups of grape juice are there for every three cups of apple juice?

• One

• Three

• Four

• Two

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

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What is the first step in solving the problem of converting Anna's height?

• Dividing the same number to both rows

• Setting up a ratio table

• Adding the same number to both rows

• Subtracting the same number from both rows

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

What is the multiplication relationship to go from 1 inch to 60 inches?

• Multiply by 30

• Multiply by 40

• Multiply by 50

• Multiply by 60

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

What is Anna's height in centimeters?

• 150 centimeters

• 120 centimeters

• 130 centimeters

• 140 centimeters

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3