Unit Rates and Measurement Conversions

The video tutorial covers lesson 2-2, focusing on determining unit rates with ratios of fractions. It includes activities comparing plant growth, cupcake prices, cycling speed, lawn mowing times, and distance calculations using maps. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of unit rates in solving real-world problems and provides step-by-step instructions for each activity. Students are encouraged to complete assignments and assessments to reinforce their understanding.

Why is it important to convert units when comparing two different measurements?

• To ensure a fair comparison

• To avoid using calculators

• To confuse the students

• To make the numbers look bigger

What is the unit rate for the bakery selling 12 cupcakes for $10?

• $0.83 per cupcake

• $1.20 per cupcake

• $1.50 per cupcake

• $0.70 per cupcake

Which store offers a better deal on cupcakes based on the unit rate?

• The supermarket

• Neither offers a good deal

• Both offer the same deal

• The bakery

How can you express 15 minutes in terms of hours?

• 1/5 hour

• 1/2 hour

• 1/3 hour

• 1/4 hour

If Sergio wants to increase his cycling speed to 30 miles per hour, how many miles should he cover in 15 minutes?

• 7.5 miles

• 12.5 miles

• 10 miles

• 5 miles

What is the first step in solving a problem involving exponents and turning in assignments?

• Choose the power and put the fit

• Click the printer icon

• Explain who most the loan

• Go to example three

How do you find the equivalent ratio when solving the distance problem between Omar's house and the school?

• Multiply the fractions directly

• Use the multiplicative inverse

• Add the fractions

• Subtract the fractions

What is the result of converting the improper fraction 8/5 to a mixed number?

• 1 and three fifths

• 1 and two fifths

• 2 and one fifth

• 2 and three fifths

When converting map measurements to actual distances, what is the first step?

• Multiply the map distance by the actual distance

• Divide the map distance by the actual distance

• Convert the map distance to a mixed number

• Use the equation practice

What should you do if you make a mistake while solving a math problem?

• Ignore the mistake

• Keep going and try again

• Stop and give up

• Ask someone else to solve it