Exploring Trifold Concepts in 5.md.1 Part 2

The video tutorial covers conversion techniques between different units of measurement. It starts with converting cups to fluid ounces, emphasizing multiplication for larger units. The next section explains converting gallons to quarts, using multiplication and addition for mixed numbers. Finally, the tutorial demonstrates converting meters to centimeters using the staircase method, highlighting the importance of understanding exponents and decimal movement.

How many fluid ounces are in 2 cups?

• 24 fluid ounces

• 32 fluid ounces

• 8 fluid ounces

• 16 fluid ounces

If Mrs. Martin made 15 and 3/4 gallons of sweet tea, how many quarts did she make?

• 60 quarts

• 64 quarts

• 62 quarts

• 63 quarts

To convert from gallons to quarts, you should:

• Add 4

• Subtract 4

• Divide by 4

• Multiply by 4

If you have 2.5 meters of material, how many centimeters do you have?

• 0.25 centimeters

• 2,500 centimeters

• 25 centimeters

• 250 centimeters

How many 50 centimeter pieces can be cut from 2.5 meters of material?

• 25 pieces

• 10 pieces

• 5 pieces

• 50 pieces

When converting meters to centimeters, you should:

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 100

• Add 100

• Subtract 100

What is the first step in converting meters to centimeters using the staircase method?

• Multiply by 100

• Multiply by 10

• Divide by 10

• Divide by 100

Why are exponents important in solving conversion problems?

• They simplify addition

• They indicate division

• They facilitate understanding of scale changes

• They are not important

What does moving up the staircase in the conversion method indicate?

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

If you start with 100 centimeters, how many meters do you have?

• 1 meter

• 10 meters

• 0.1 meters

• 100 meters