4.MATH.8.B

Convert measurements within the same measurement system, customary or metric, from a smaller unit into a larger unit or a larger unit into a smaller unit when given other equivalent measures represented in a table.

Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012

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Vocabulary
measurementsmeasurement systemcustomary systemmetric systemsmaller unitlarger unitequivalent measurestable
Skills
  • convert (measurements within the same measurement system) #dok2
  • identify (when to convert between smaller and larger units) #dok1
  • analyze (equivalent measures represented in a table) #dok2
  • apply (conversion strategies for customary and metric systems) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can recognize units within customary and metric measurement systems. #dok1
  • I can identify when to convert between smaller and larger units. #dok1
  • I can analyze a table showing equivalent measures. #dok2
  • I can convert a measurement from a larger unit to a smaller unit and vice versa using a table. #dok2
  • I can apply conversion strategies using information from a table to solve problems involving measurements. #dok2
  • I can explain how to convert measurements between units within a system using mathematical reasoning. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Understanding how and why to convert between different-sized units in measurement systems helps solve real-world and mathematical problems.
  • Recognizing relationships and equivalencies between measurement units strengthens problem-solving strategies across mathematics and science.
Essential Questions
  • What is the process for converting between smaller and larger measurement units within the same system?
  • How can I use a table of equivalent measures to find unknown values?
  • Why is it important to know how to convert measurements within the customary and metric systems?
  • When might you need to convert between different units in real life?
  • How can understanding equivalent measures help you solve measurement problems efficiently?