6.MATH.4.H
Convert units within a measurement system, including the use of proportions and unit rates.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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unitsmeasurement systemproportionsunit ratesconversion
Skills
- identify (relationship between different units within a system) #dok1
- convert (units within the same measurement system) #dok2
- solve (problems involving conversion of units using proportions) #dok2
- use (unit rates to convert measurements) #dok2
- justify (the procedure used to convert units within a measurement system) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify different units within a measurement system. #dok1
- I can describe the meaning of unit rates and proportions in measurement conversions. #dok1
- I can convert units within a measurement system accurately. #dok2
- I can use proportions to solve problems involving measurement conversions. #dok2
- I can use unit rates to convert different measurements within a system. #dok2
- I can justify the steps taken to convert units within a measurement system. #dok3
- I can explain how to select and apply appropriate conversion strategies for solving real-world problems involving measurements. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Unit conversion is essential for solving real-world measurement problems within the same system.
- Using proportions and unit rates provides a mathematical method for converting between different units.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to be able to convert units within the same measurement system?
- How can proportions be used to convert between different units?
- What is a unit rate and how does it help in converting measurements?
- How can you justify or explain your procedure for converting units?
- In what real-world situations might you need to convert units using proportions or unit rates?