WA - Curriculum - Measurement
Connect decimal representations to the metric system(ACMMG135)
WALT:
Applying our understanding of the metric system when asked to solve problems related to converting between unit of measure.
WILF:
Converting between the metric system with fluency when solving problems in length.
Answers to reflect the correct unit of measure, mm = millimetre, cm = centimetre m = metre and km = kilometre
Answers to reflect the correct unit of measure, mm = millimetre, cm = centimetre m = metre and km = kilometre
Firing Up the Brain
- Brainstorm all the units you know for measuring length. Can you show how they are connected?
- Why is important to choose a suitable unit of measure?
- Name 3 items that you would measure in mm, cm or km.
Use the decimal forms to write these as
centimetres.
a. 29mm b. 36mm c. 99mm d. 51mm
e. 64mm f. 82mm g. 48mm h. 73mm
e. 64mm f. 82mm g. 48mm h. 73mm
Use the decimal forms to write these as
millimetres.
a. 3.9cm b. 7.2cm c. 9.1cm d. 4.5cm
e. 6.8cm f. 2.4cm g. 5.3cm h. 10.6cm
e. 6.8cm f. 2.4cm g. 5.3cm h. 10.6cm
Use the decimal forms to write these in
metres.
a. 135cm b. 431cm c. 565cm d. 984cm
e. 729cm f. 385cm g. 895cm h. 1075cm
e. 729cm f. 385cm g. 895cm h. 1075cm
Use the decimal forms to write these in
kilometres.
a. 1659m b. 4752m c. 9225m d. 5076m
e. 3855m f. 7125m g. 306m h. 245m
e. 3855m f. 7125m g. 306m h. 245m
Use the decimal forms to write these in
metres.
a. 3.575km b. 9.635km c. 2.74km d. 0.736km
e. 6.4km f. 8km g. 5.03km h. 4.15km
e. 6.4km f. 8km g. 5.03km h. 4.15km
Body Parts
- Using the paper provided you are to outline each other and measure your body parts.
- Each measurement is to be in metres, centimetres and millimetres.
- Record your findings in your exercise book.
Solve the following...
Warm Up:
You have 100 metres of garden fence for a garden. What might your garden look like?
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