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Conversions: Length
If my dog is 36 inches long, what is his length in feet? There are 24 measurement-conversion problems here involving inches, feet, yards, and miles. Two example word problems walk learners through this process before they try it on their...
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Inches, Feet, Yards, and Miles
In this distance measurement activity, learners complete several word problems that help them measure using inches, feet, yards, and miles. Students also convert measurements.
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Inch, Foot, Yard, Mile - Practice 12.2
The first 12 problems on this practice page require prealgebra participants to convert units of length. In the next eight problems, they compare lengths using inequality symbols. There are two functions tables to complete and then two...
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Using Measurement in the Everyday World
Learners use an appropriate unit of measure to measure an item in the classroom. They create a PowerPoint to demonstrate the measurement process. Pupils are divided into pairs. Students use a concept map to discuss the terms for...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Customary Units of Length - Practice 6.2
Fifth graders complete nine problems in which they work with converting customary units of length such as feet to yards, and yards to miles. They compare measurements using inequality signs in six examples, and answer two test prep...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Customary Units of Length - Homework 6.2
On this measurement hanodout, individuals review how to make conversions with customary units of length. They make conversions, compare lengths, and reason which unit of measure they would use for given items. To conclude the assignment,...
Curriculum Corner
Converting Customary Units of Length Brochure
Customary units, also known as standard units of measurement, are the focus of a conversion brochure. Learners compare, identify, and convert customary units of length before folding the sheets into a brochure.
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Customary Units of Length
In this mathematics worksheet, 5th graders identify which is the larger unit, inches or feet. Then they use the chart to help them in solving the problems listed. Students also identify whether they multiply or divide for each answer.
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US Metric Units - Length
In this units of length worksheet, 3rd graders convert from the smaller unit of measure to the greater one. They convert inches to feet, feet to yards, feet to miles, and inches to yards, in 10 fill in the blank problems.
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Imperial Units
If your class is familiar with the metric system and is ready for a challenge, introduce them to imperial units. Pupils are shown places in London where imperial units are used, and then they measure objects using feet, inches,...
McGraw Hill
The Units of the English System
Go from feet to inches to yards and back again with this notes and worksheet combo resource. Several pages of examples regarding unit conversion of the English system are given, followed by different pages of problems. There is a nice...
T. Smith Publishing
Common Measures
Try introducing this assigment on converting measurement by presenting a scenario: "Last night I found a recipe for cookies, and it called for a half pint of butter. All I had was measuring cups - what should I do?" As learners discuss...
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Using Customary Units of Length
In this using customary units of length activity, 5th graders answer 10 multiple choice questions on paper, not online, about length in inches, feet, yards and miles, with answers available online.
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The Amazing Inch and Measuring Up!
Fifth graders review the metric and customary systems of measurement. In groups, they brainstorm a list of careers that use measurements and which tools they use. Using different types of tools, they measure different objects in the...
Ohio Literacy Resource Center
Converting Units of Measure
Follow six steps to implement this series of metric worksheets. Here, mathematicians exhibit their knowledge of problem solving, while converting units of measurement and label their answers with the applicable unit name.
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Converting American Units of Length
In this math worksheet, students convert American standard units of length measurement in 30 problems. Included are conversions to inches, feet, yards and miles. There are no hints or examples on the page.
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U.S. Standard Units to Measure Length
In this standard length measurement worksheet, students solve 11 problems in which conversions are made between inches, feet, yards and miles.
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Length-- U.S. Standard Units Mixed Problems
In this standard measurement of length worksheet, students solve 11 problems in which inches, feet, yards and miles are converted.
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Length- U.S. Standard Units Basic Facts #2
In this standard length measurement worksheet, students solve 16 problems in which inches, feet, yards and miles are converted.
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If Froot Loops Were a Unit of Measure
In this Froot Loops to the Max worksheet, middle schoolers solve 12 problems relating to Froot Loops being a unit of measurement. First, they determine the measurements for each if 18 Froot Loops equaled 1 foot. Then, they write and...
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Adding English Measurements
In this adding measurements worksheet, 6th graders solve 10 different problems that include adding various English measurements. They add and carry-over when necessary each of the given problems that include feet and inches, pints and...
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Measuring Length 2
In this measurement instructional activity, 5th graders identify which is a reasonable measurement for each stated. Then they fill in the correct unit of length and the tables given. Finally, students convert each measurement into other...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Historic Bicycle
"Ordinary" bicycles are not so ordinary. Learners use given information to determine the circumference of wheels for a historic Ordinary or Penny Farthing bicycle. Pupils then determine the number of times each wheel turns when the...
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Subtracting English Measurements
In this English measurements worksheet, 7th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include various measurements. They subtract each of the measurements given for each problem. Then, students identify the differences...