Converting Units of Weight in Everyday Math

Mr. Wasserman teaches students how to convert between American units of weight: ounces, pounds, and tons. He explains the conversion process using multiplication and division, provides examples, and encourages students to practice with story problems. The video emphasizes understanding the symbolic representation of numbers in math problems.

What are the units of weight used in the United States?

• Meters and centimeters

• Liters and milliliters

• Ounces, pounds, and tons

• Kilograms and grams

How many pounds are there in one ton?

• 1500 pounds

• 2000 pounds

• 500 pounds

• 1000 pounds

How many ounces are in one pound?

• 16 ounces

• 8 ounces

• 32 ounces

• 12 ounces

To convert 12 pounds to ounces, you multiply 12 by what number?

• 20

• 10

• 12

• 16

What is the first step in dividing 144 by 16?

• Determine if 144 can be divided into 16 equal groups

• Multiply 144 by 16

• Add 16 to 144

• Subtract 16 from 144

How many groups of 16 are in 144?

• 9 groups

• 10 groups

• 12 groups

• 8 groups

What mathematical operation is primarily used when converting smaller units into larger units?

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

What is the weight of a Compsognathus dinosaur in ounces if it weighs 8 pounds?

• 96 ounces

• 112 ounces

• 128 ounces

• 64 ounces

If an Archaeopteryx weighs 2 pounds, how many ounces does it weigh?

• 16 ounces

• 48 ounces

• 24 ounces

• 32 ounces

How many more ounces does a Compsognathus dinosaur weigh compared to an Archaeopteryx?

• 96 ounces

• 72 ounces

• 80 ounces

• 64 ounces