Customary Conversions Challenge

The video tutorial covers the conversion of customary units, including length, capacity, weight, and time. It explains the process of determining whether to multiply or divide based on the size of the units being converted. The tutorial provides examples for each type of conversion, emphasizing the importance of understanding the relationships between different units. The video also highlights the challenges of memorizing customary conversions compared to metric conversions.

What is the primary reason customary units are less widely used compared to metric units?

• They are only used in specific countries

• They are harder to understand

• They require memorization of specific conversions

• They are less accurate

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

If converting from a larger unit to a smaller unit in customary measurements, what operation would you typically use?

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Division

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

What is the conversion factor from yards to feet?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

If you start with a smaller unit and need to convert to a larger unit, which mathematical operation would you use?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

• Addition

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

How many quarts are needed to make up one gallon?

• Six

• Eight

• Four

• Two

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

How many pints are there in two quarts?

• Six

• Eight

• Four

• Two

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

If you have 12 pounds, how many ounces do you have?

• 192 ounces

• 180 ounces

• 204 ounces

• 150 ounces

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

What is the approximate weight of a typical water bottle in pounds?

• Three pounds

• One pound

• Half a pound

• Two pounds

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

How many hours are in three days?

• 72 hours

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 96 hours

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

How many days are there in a non-leap year?

• 360 days

• 366 days

• 364 days

• 365 days

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1