Solve problems involving different units of measure
I can solve problems involving different units of measure.
Solve problems involving different units of measure
I can solve problems involving different units of measure.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- If 1m = 100cm then 3m = 3 x 100cm = 300cm
- 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
Some pupils may need support with the decimal representation of measures and how to convert from larger units to smaller e.g. 1.2 l into ml.
Allow pupils to go back to previous work completed where necessary to see the units of measure divided up into 2, 4, 5 and 10 parts and represented with decimals, to provide a scaffold for them to use whilst completing the problems in this lesson.
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To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Solve problems involving different units of measure, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
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