Measurement and Comparison Problems

This video tutorial covers sixth-grade unit 3, lesson 5, focusing on unit rates. Students learn to use unit rates to compare speeds and prices. The lesson includes a warm-up exercise, treadmill activity, and price comparison of baked beans. Practice problems reinforce the concepts of unit rates and scaling.

Which fraction is closest to one?

• 7/5

• 1/2

• 20/18

• 9/20

How far can Tyler run in one minute?

• 140 meters

• 126 meters

• 210 meters

• 100 meters

Which student ran the fastest on the treadmill?

• Kieran

• All ran at the same speed

• Tyler

• Mai

What is the cost per can for option A in the canned goods comparison?

• $0.75

• $1.00

• $1.50

• $0.80

Which store offers the best deal for canned goods?

• Store A

• Store D

• Store B

• Store C

How many meters does My travel in 30 seconds?

• 80 meters

• 75 meters

• 66 meters

• 60 meters

What is the price per square foot for the 450 square foot apartment?

• $1,100

• $1,200

• $1,500

• $1,000

What is the cost of the 2,100 square foot home?

• $231,000

• $210,000

• $250,000

• $200,000

How many liters are approximately in a gallon?

• 3.79 liters

• 5 liters

• 4 liters

• 3 liters

Who is taller, Diego or Andre?

• Andre

• Diego

• Cannot be determined

• Both are the same height