Measurement and Simplification Concepts

This video tutorial covers fifth-grade measurement conversions, focusing on converting mixed numbers and fractions into different units. It demonstrates traditional and alternative methods, such as using the distributive property, to solve conversion problems. The tutorial includes examples of converting feet to inches, months to years, and solving a word problem involving blueberry weight conversion from ounces to pounds.

What is the first step in converting a fraction to a mixed number?

• Multiply the fraction by 2

• Convert the fraction to an improper fraction

• Add 1 to the fraction

• Divide the fraction by 2

How many inches are in 3 and 5/6 feet?

• 40 inches

• 36 inches

• 46 inches

• 50 inches

Which property can be used as a shortcut for multiplication in this context?

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

• Associative Property

What is the equivalent of 33 months in years?

• 2 and 3/4 years

• 3 years

• 2 and 1/2 years

• 2 and 1/4 years

How do you simplify 9/12?

• 1/2

• 3/4

• 1/3

• 2/3

What is the first step in converting ounces to pounds?

• Divide by 16

• Multiply by 16

• Add 16

• Subtract 16

How many pounds are equivalent to 48 ounces?

• 5 pounds

• 2 pounds

• 4 pounds

• 3 pounds

If Horace has 2 and 3/4 pounds of blueberries, how much more does he need to reach 3 pounds?

• 3/4 pound

• 1/4 pound

• 1/2 pound

• 1 pound

What is the common factor used to simplify 48/16?

• 8

• 4

• 12

• 16

What is the final answer for the amount of blueberries Horace needs?

• 1/2 pound

• 3/4 pound

• 1/4 pound

• 1 pound