Convert Between Metric and Imperial Units Discussion Problem

Worksheet
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With a million and one jobs to do as a teacher, let us solve one problem for you. We challenge your class to solve this Year 5 Convert Between Metric and Imperial Units challenge activity.

With two questions to choose from, children are required to use and apply all they know about converting between metric and imperial units to help a shopkeeper and the zoo solve their problems!

Ideal for paired or small group work, this resource is designed to inspire curiosity and promote mathematical discussions amongst children.

This resource is designed to align to White Rose Maths version 3. Classroom Secrets Limited is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or in any way connected to White Rose Education Limited. Our products are original to Classroom Secrets Limited and any reference to White Rose Maths is solely for the purpose of indicating compatibility and does not imply any association with White Rose Education.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Multiply and divide numbers mentally drawing upon known facts
  • Multiply and divide whole numbers and those involving decimals by 10, 100 and 1,000
  • Understand and use approximate equivalences between metric units and common imperial units such as inches, pounds and pints

Tags

Measurement

Summer

5C6a

5C6b

5M6