Choose a measuring tool

Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.

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Teaching Notes

Use the worked example and teaching sequence below to explain the reasoning before independent practice.

Before You Begin

Know what quantity is being measured.

Teaching Steps for Parents and Teachers

Choose a tool and a unit suited to the object.
Keep the unit consistent throughout the measurement.
For conversions, use the stated number of smaller units in one larger unit.

Worked Examples

Convert 3 feet to inches.

1 foot = 12 inches.
3 × 12 = 36.

Answer: 36 inches

Common Mistakes and How to Help

Do not compare measurements in different units without converting them.

Would the same object have more smaller units than larger units?

Questions to Check Understanding

Would the same object have more smaller units than larger units?
What in the numbers or diagram supports your answer?

Practice Advice

Work through the example together. Ask the learner to explain the first two problems, then try three independently. Review the first incorrect step before assigning more practice.

Next Practice

Use New Numbers to practice the same skill with different values.
If the learner needs help, return to the example and model each step before trying again.