Converting Customary Units of Measurement: Worksheets, Conversion Tables/Charts
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Kids master customary measurement (and have some fun) with this complete unit. Learning scaffolds from simple problems with conversion tables to word problems. Then they extend understanding by converting mixed measures and solving more real-world problems. Before the assessment, kids practice withPrice $10.00Original Price $12.50Save $2.50
Two complete math units scaffold understanding of converting customary and metric measurement. Students use conversion charts to find equivalencies and solve word problems. Assessment is also included.Open the previews to take a closer look. This bundle supports learners who are new to or strugglingPrice $12.00Original Price $15.00Save $3.00
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This unit effectively scaffolds understanding of converting customary measurements. Kids use conversion tables (charts) to find even equivalencies and solve word problems. Then they move to mixed measures. Worksheets include length (inches, feet, and yards), capacity (cups, pints, quarts, and gallons), and weight (ounces, pounds, and tons).
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Tasks scaffold from least to most complex. For each set of units, worksheets include conversion tables, numeric and word problems with even equivalences, and numeric and word problems with mixed measures.
Units of measurement are also sequenced from least to most difficult.
- First, students work with feet and yards. Because they’re only multiplying and dividing by three, this gives them an easy start.
- Second, they convert between inches and feet. Although kids are only working with two units, they must now multiply and divide by twelve.
- Third, they move to cups, pints, quarts, and gallons. Now students are dealing with four units. Therefore, problems are segmented to support their understanding.
- Fourth, kids solve problems involving ounces, pounds, and tons. Although they only move between sets of two units (ounces to pounds and pounds to tons), the multipliers are higher (16 and 2,000).
17 worksheets scaffold students to understanding of U.S. customary conversion. Each set includes conversion tables (charts), number and word problems for even measures, and number and word problems for mixed measures.
- Feet and yards
- Inches and feet
- Cups, pints, quarts, and gallons
- Ounces, pounds, and tons
Additional materials support teaching and learning.
- Lesson plans
- Equivalencies handout (half-page reference guide)
- 4 additional conversion tables
- 2-page assessment
- Answer keys for all worksheets, conversion tables, and test
Worksheets can be used in a variety of ways.
- Whole class instruction
- Test prep
- Small group work, remediation, or tutoring
- Homework
- Sub plans
- Homeschool
Resources support your fourth or fifth grade students – and you!
- Conversion tables provide support when kids need it most.
- Then they steadily scaffold to understanding of more difficult concepts.
- Activities address the intent of your standards. For example, if you teach CCSS 5.MD.A.1, you can rest assured that students will be able to convert within the customary measurement system and use the conversions to solve real world problems.
Looking for more? The customary conversions bundle includes the a math story activity, worksheets, and assessment at a discounted price.
Enjoy teaching!
Brenda Kovich
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