Section 1
Convert Larger Measurement Units to Smaller Units
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To convert a larger unit of measurement to a smaller unit, multiply the number of larger units by the conversion factor (the number of smaller units in one larger unit).
In this Grade 5 Eureka Math lesson, students learn to solve two-step word problems that require measurement conversions, such as converting pounds and ounces to total ounces or meters and centimeters to a single unit before performing operations like division or multiplication. The lesson builds skills in converting between both metric and customary units, including length, weight, and capacity, within real-world problem contexts. Part of Chapter 10, this lesson strengthens students' ability to apply unit conversion alongside multiplication and division to reach a final answer expressed in a specified unit.
Section 1
Convert Larger Measurement Units to Smaller Units
To convert a larger unit of measurement to a smaller unit, multiply the number of larger units by the conversion factor (the number of smaller units in one larger unit).
Section 2
Solving 'Times As Much' Measurement Problems
To find a total amount that is a multiple of a base measurement, use the formula: Total Amount = Base Amount Multiplier. Calculations may require converting units before or after multiplying.
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Section 1
Convert Larger Measurement Units to Smaller Units
To convert a larger unit of measurement to a smaller unit, multiply the number of larger units by the conversion factor (the number of smaller units in one larger unit).
Section 2
Solving 'Times As Much' Measurement Problems
To find a total amount that is a multiple of a base measurement, use the formula: Total Amount = Base Amount Multiplier. Calculations may require converting units before or after multiplying.
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