Solving Measurement Word Problems
Students will solve multi-step word problems involving conversions of measurement units.
Key Questions
- Critique different strategies for solving multi-step measurement word problems.
- Design a real-world problem that requires converting between different units of measurement.
- Assess the reasonableness of solutions to measurement conversion problems.
Common Core State Standards
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