Measurement Conversions Mastery

This lesson extends the understanding of measurement conversions between the customary and metric systems using proportions. It covers how to find conversion facts and apply them through examples, including converting pounds to kilograms, gallons to liters, kilometers to miles, and yards to kilometers. The lesson emphasizes the use of proportions and patterns to solve conversion problems.

What are the three main forms of measurement discussed?

• Lengths, Volumes, and Masses

• Inches, Gallons, and Pounds

• Distances, Weights, and Liquids

• Meters, Liters, and Grams

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Which two measurement systems are conversions being made between?

• Metric and Customary

• Metric and Imperial

• Customary and International

• Imperial and International

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

How is a conversion factor between inches and centimeters determined?

• By setting up a proportion

• Using a calculator

• Guessing the value

• Looking it up online

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

What is the approximate conversion factor from pounds to kilograms?

• 1 pound = 1 kilogram

• 1 pound = 0.5 kilograms

• 1 pound = 2 kilograms

• 1 pound = 0.45 kilograms

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

How many liters are approximately in 18 gallons?

• 68.4 liters

• 72 liters

• 36 liters

• 54 liters

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CCSS.5.MD.A.1

What is the length of the Ted Williams Tunnel in miles if it's 3.2 kilometers long?

• 3.2 miles

• 1.6 miles

• 2 miles

• 4 miles

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

What is the conversion factor from yards to meters?

• 1 yard = 1.094 yards

• 1 yard = 0.9 meters

• 1 yard = 0.9144 meters

• 1 yard = 1 meter

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2

In the complex conversion example, what is the first step to convert yards to kilometers?

• Convert yards directly to kilometers

• Convert yards to meters

• Convert yards to miles then to kilometers

• Convert yards to pounds

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CCSS.5.MD.A.1

After converting 200 yards to meters, what is the next step to get kilometers?

• Divide by 1000

• Multiply by 1000

• Convert meters to miles

• Use a conversion chart

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CCSS.5.MD.A.1

What is the final conversion result of 200 yards in kilometers?

• 1.8 kilometers

• 0.18 kilometers

• 18 kilometers

• 180 kilometers

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CCSS.2.MD.A.2