Grade 5

What is conversion?

conversion

The result of changing an amount from one unit into another, such as metres into centimetres.

For example

Changing 2 metres into 200 centimetres is a conversion.

In Grade 5

Children convert between units using real measurements, so the change in size stays visible.

Watch out for

Children often move the decimal point the wrong way during a conversion. Decide first whether the answer should be bigger or smaller.

Say it at home

Measure something in centimetres and ask for the same length in metres.

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