A multi-step problem has learners finding the actual area based on a scale drawing and then converting units at the end. Two different solution choices are listed depending on the preference on which step to start first. Both methods can be taught to strengthen pupils' understanding of scale drawings. 

Concepts

scale, unit conversion, area, dimensional analysis, scale factors, ratios

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Additional Tags

scaling, scale, area, unit conversion, dimensional analysis, math

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Pros

• Two solution explanations
• Two-step problem

Cons

• No examples
• Need prior knowledge of unit conversion and area

Common Core

7.G.A.1