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Solve real-world measurement problems involving length, weight, capacity, time and geometric measures. Choose a unit-conversion task, a short word-problem set or an applied project.
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Gives students practice converting between metric units (length, weight, capacity) and solving multi-step measurement word problems using a place-value-chart conversion method.
Includes: worked example with place-value-chart conversion method · 7 word problems · answer key with all 7 answers
A 20-problem practice set for solving real-world unit conversions (mass, time, volume, speed) using dimensional analysis, with a fully worked answer key.
Includes: conversion-factor reference table · 20 practice word problems · fully worked answer key with solution steps
Practice converting metric units of length, volume/capacity, and weight/mass.
Includes: 'Conversions Booklet' student worksheet (5 pages: length conversion chart and word problems, volume/weight/length conversion tables, meters-to-kilometers… · 'Conversions Answer Booklet' with the same content fully completed (5 pages)
Teaches metric units of mass and volume (grams, kilograms, liters) through vocabulary matching, a board game, and a word-problem worksheet.
Includes: vocabulary/definition matching cards (grams, kilograms, liters, mass, weight, volume, liquid) · board game with 31 question cards and a game board · game answer key
Measurement: Word Problems Vol. 3-5 This comprehensive teaching resource is designed to simplify the task of teaching mathematics and specifically, measurements.
Includes: NCTM Content Standards expectations/exercise-alignment table · NCTM Content Standards Assessment Rubric (blank, for teacher scoring) · 'Before You Teach' teacher guide narrative describing drill sheets and grade-divided review sheets
Give students practice converting between customary and metric units of weight/mass using word-problem task cards.
Includes: weight conversion reference chart (oz/lb/ton customary; mg/g/kg metric) · 20 numbered task cards with weight-conversion word problems, in color
Measurement: Word Problems Vol. PK-2 An invaluable teaching resource that addresses key measurement concepts as per NCTM standards, this product is suitable for students from pre-kindergarten to 2nd grade.
Includes: NCTM Content Standards expectations/exercise-alignment table · NCTM Content Standards Assessment Rubric (blank, for teacher scoring) · 'Before You Teach' teacher guide narrative describing drill sheets and grade-divided review sheets
Give students practice converting between customary and metric units of weight/mass using word-problem task cards, with an accompanying PowerPoint version for digital/projected use.
Includes: weight conversion reference chart (oz/lb/ton customary; mg/g/kg metric) · 20 numbered task cards with weight-conversion word problems, in color
A metric measurement and geometry (area/perimeter) worksheet pack using cartoon 'Maths Land' characters to teach unit conversion (mm/cm/m/km, g/kg/tonne, ml/l) and area/perimeter calculation.
Includes: area of a garden/shape word problems (Angry Andrew) · perimeter calculation exercises (Paul Perimeter) · length unit conversion tables (mm/cm/m/km) (Megan Millimetre, Kind Kelly Kilometre, Cilene Centimetre)
A ready-to-use set of 5 rotating math stations supplementing a middle school unit on area, perimeter, and volume of right-angled shapes.
Includes: Station 1: area/perimeter/volume word problems plus student-written problem · Station 2: hands-on box measurement and volume (bonus: surface area) activity · Station 3: backyard design area/cost calculation activity
Practice solving word problems involving the relationship between speed, distance, and time, including unit conversions.
Includes: 27 black-and-white word-problem worksheets (e.g. 'SPEED I', 'SPEED II' word problems with distance/time diagrams to fill in)
A differentiated grade-5/6 word-problem worksheet ('Sprinkle Factory') that has students convert units (mm to cm, m to cm), calculate the volume of rectangular prisms, and compare prices per volume across two sprinkle-box sizes.
Includes: teacher overview page with standards list · small-box volume/price problem (mm to cm conversion) · large-box volume/price problem (m to cm conversion)
Give students practice converting between customary and metric units of length using word-problem task cards.
Includes: length conversion reference chart (cm/mm, in/cm, ft/in, yd/ft, mi/yd) · 20 numbered task cards with length-conversion word problems, in color
Featured Product: Measurement: Word Problems Vol. PK-2 This outstanding teaching resource ideal for grade levels Pre-K to second grade, focuses on the reinforcement of measurement concepts in alignment with NCTM standards.
Includes: NCTM Content Standards expectations/exercise-alignment table · NCTM Content Standards Assessment Rubric (blank, for teacher scoring) · 'Before You Teach' teacher guide narrative describing drill sheets and grade-divided review sheets
This 4.MD.2 Fourth Grade Common Core Lesson is great for helping students learn to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money. This is a great resource for any teacher looking to help their students succeed.
Measurement: Word Problems Vol. PK-2 An impactful teaching resource designed to enhance the learning experience of math students at prekindergarten through second grade levels.
Includes: NCTM Content Standards expectations/exercise-alignment table · NCTM Content Standards Assessment Rubric (blank, for teacher scoring) · 'Before You Teach' teacher guide narrative describing drill sheets and grade-divided review sheets
Give students practice converting between customary units of liquid volume using word-problem task cards.
Includes: liquid volume conversion reference chart (gallon/quart/pint/cup) · 20 numbered task cards with liquid-volume word problems, in color
Measurement: Word Problems Vol. PK-2: An Overview Measurement: Word Problems Vol.
Includes: NCTM Content Standards expectations/exercise-alignment table · NCTM Content Standards Assessment Rubric (blank, for teacher scoring) · 'Before You Teach' teacher guide narrative describing drill sheets and grade-divided review sheets
A 2-page activity for practicing calculation of area and perimeter of compound shapes, framed as a farm fencing/pen word problem.
Includes: intro/focus statement: 'To calculate the area and perimeter of compound shapes' · farm-themed word-problem framing ('Some cows need to be rounded up into pens. Calculate how long each fence is (perimeter) and how much space is in each pen…
Measurement: Word Problems Vol. PK-2 A comprehensive teaching resource designed for kindergarten, first, and second-grade teachers as well as homeschoolers.
Includes: NCTM Content Standards expectations/exercise-alignment table · NCTM Content Standards Assessment Rubric (blank, for teacher scoring) · 'Before You Teach' teacher guide narrative describing drill sheets and grade-divided review sheets
Word-problem practice applying scale factors and scale drawings to real-world contexts (maps, blueprints, gardens, rooms).
Includes: 20 scale-drawing word problems (digital access page plus printable pages) · solutions list for all 20 problems
Measurement: Word Problems Vol. 3-5 This indispensable teaching resource is particularly engineered for educators seeking intellectual development of students in grades three through five which focuses on meeting the measurement precepts under the NCTM standards.
Includes: NCTM Content Standards expectations/exercise-alignment table · NCTM Content Standards Assessment Rubric (blank, for teacher scoring) · 'Before You Teach' teacher guide narrative describing drill sheets and grade-divided review sheets
Summer-themed math packet teaching liquid volume measurement and unit conversion (gallons, quarts, liters, pints, cups) through sorting cards, a conversion chart, task cards, and word problems.
Includes: liquid volume unit sorting/comparison cards (gallon, liter, quart, pint, cup) · liquid volume conversion chart with explanatory text · coloring conversion chart activity (color-code key)
Measurement: Word Problems Vol. 3-5 In the journey of teaching mathematics to third, fourth and fifth graders, an invaluable resource is the Measurement: Word Problems Vol.
Includes: NCTM Content Standards expectations/exercise-alignment table · NCTM Content Standards Assessment Rubric (blank, for teacher scoring) · 'Before You Teach' teacher guide narrative describing drill sheets and grade-divided review sheets