Measurement and Data Modeling · Measurement & Data

Relative Sizes of Units

Knowing relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do we need different units of measure for the same attribute like length?
  2. 2How does the relationship between units change as we move from larger to smaller increments?
  3. 3When is it more appropriate to use the metric system versus the customary system?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.4.MD.A.1CCSS.Math.Content.4.MD.A.2
Grade: 4th Grade
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Measurement and Data Modeling
Period: Measurement & Data

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