Miss Alexander, a fifth-grade math teacher, explains how to convert measurements, specifically converting 48 ounces to pounds. She introduces the concept of using known measurements, such as 16 ounces equaling 1 pound, and demonstrates the division process to convert smaller units to larger ones. The video concludes with a summary of the conversion process.

What subject does Miss Alexander teach in this lesson?

• Science

• English

• Math

• History

What is the main task in the lesson?

• Converting measurements

• Graphing data

• Solving equations

• Learning fractions

What is the initial measurement given in the problem?

• 48 ounces

• 3 pounds

• 1 pound

• 16 ounces

What is the first step in solving the conversion problem?

• Multiply by 16

• Divide by 16

• Add 16

• Write down the question

What is the conversion factor used in the lesson?

• 1 ounce = 16 pounds

• 16 ounces = 1 pound

• 1 pound = 48 ounces

• 48 ounces = 3 pounds

What is the significance of the number 16 in this lesson?

• It is the number of pounds

• It is the conversion factor

• It is the number of ounces

• It is the final answer

Why do we divide when converting from ounces to pounds?

• To increase the value

• To convert to a smaller unit

• To convert to a larger unit

• To simplify the fraction

What operation is used to convert 48 ounces to pounds?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

What is the purpose of using division in this conversion?

• To convert to a larger unit

• To find the remainder

• To simplify the fraction

• To increase the value

How many times does 16 go into 48?

• 5 times

• 4 times

• 3 times

• 2 times