NY-4.MD.1
Know relative sizes of measurement units: ft., in.; km, m, cm. Know the conversion factor and use it to convert measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit: ft., in.; km, m, cm; hr., min., sec. Given the conversion factor, convert all other measurements within a single system of measurement from a larger unit to a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table.
Example Problems
The formula for average speed when traveling a distance of d over a time t is:
Bella says, 'I can run 8 miles per hour!' Winston says, 'I can run 700 feet per minute!'
Which one is faster?
Bella says, 'I can run 8 miles per hour!' Winston says, 'I can run 700 feet per minute!'
Which one is faster?
The formula for average speed when traveling a distance of d over a time t is:
Helen says, 'I can walk 4 kilometers per hour!' Stefan says, 'I can walk 70 meters per minute!'
Who is faster?
Helen says, 'I can walk 4 kilometers per hour!' Stefan says, 'I can walk 70 meters per minute!'
Who is faster?
The formula for average speed when traveling a distance of d over a time t is:
Daisy and Eddie are arguing about which one of them is faster.
Daisy says, 'I can bike 9 miles per hour!' and Eddie says, 'I can bike 800 feet per minute!'
Which one is faster?
Daisy and Eddie are arguing about which one of them is faster.
Daisy says, 'I can bike 9 miles per hour!' and Eddie says, 'I can bike 800 feet per minute!'
Which one is faster?
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