Session 1 Metric ruler Measurement Using centimetres and

Session 1

Metric ruler Measurement Using centimetres and millimetres Length conversions BY Zani Alam

In this session: 1 - pre-test 2 - Measurement video 3 - PPP 4 - Tape measure and trundle wheel 5 - worksheets 6 -Feedback

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There are 10 mm in 1 cm

Using the ruler

79 mm

7. 8 cm =78 mm

Measurement Conversion

The most common metric units of length are: v millimeter v centimeter v kilometer

Metric Units of Measurement Length Conversion § To change from a large unit to a small unit - multiply § To change from a small unit to a large unit - divide 14

Metric Units of Length Measurement Conversion § To change from a large unit to a small unit - multiply § To change from a small unit to a large unit - divide

Metric Length Example Conversion 300 cm 1 m = 100 cm 3 m =s: _____ Large to small 3 x 100 = 300 1 m 100 cm 3 m 300 cm is equal to X 100

Metric Length Conversion Example 10 mm = 1 s: 4 40 mm = Small to cm large ___ cm 40 ÷ 10 = 41 4 as cmmm (just cmmm 10 40 like) is equal to Relating factor ÷ 10 17

Activities inside the classroom. Use the ruler to measure the following: Numeracy outside the classroom: Use a trundle wheel to measure 1 - The length of the corridor 2 - distance form the learning centre to the steps. Use a metric tape to measure the length of: 1 - The notice board 2 - The width of the notice board. 3 - The length of the smart board 4 - The length and width of the door. Convert to cm

Activity for the advanced students

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