Key learning points

1. If 1m = 100cm then 3m = 3 x 100cm = 300cm
2. If 100cm = 1m then 500cm = 5 x 100cm = 5m

Keywords

• Convert - To change a value or expression from one form to another, such as grams into kilograms.

• Represent - Represent means to communicate mathematical ideas through models.

• Calculate - Calculate means to choose one of the four operations to solve a problem.

Common misconception