Measurement and Environmental Math · Measurement

The Metric System and Conversions

Converting between different units of metric measure and understanding imperial approximations.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why did most of the world move to a decimal based measurement system?
  2. 2How do we decide which unit of measure is most appropriate for a specific task?
  3. 3What are the risks of failing to convert units correctly in science or engineering?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Measurement
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Mastering Mathematical Reasoning: Year 6
Unit: Measurement and Environmental Math
Period: Measurement

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