GM5-2: Convert between metric units, using decimals.
Elaboration on this Achievement Objective
This means that students will apply their knowledge of decimal place value to convert between units for the same attribute, for example between units for weight. They should know the meaning of prefixes used in the metric system that act as “scalars” on base units, for example “kilo” means one thousand, “centi” means one hundredth.
Students are able to convert between units for the same attribute (for example volume, mass) with more than 1 decimal place, for example 0.125 kg = 125g, or 17.5 cm = 0.175.
Teaching resources for this Achievement Objective
Level Five
Integrated
Secondary activities
These exercises and activities are for students to use independently of the teacher to practice number and measurement skills.
Level Five
Integrated
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 5 measurement strand activity from the Figure It Out series. It also has an achievement objective from the Level 5 Number strategies and knowledge substrand. A PDF of the student activity is included.
Level Five
Integrated
Rich learning activities
The purpose of this activity is to engage students in solving a measurement problem.
Level Five
Integrated
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 5 measurement strand activity from the Figure It Out series. It also has an achievement objective from the Level 5 Number strategies and knowledge substrand. A PDF of the student activity is included.
Level Five
Integrated
Units of Work
In this unit students convert between the metric units for capacity, within the context of drinks. Students engage in proportional thinking as they use their knowledge of fraction, decimal and percentage conversions, to explore, compare and combine ratios, and to calculate rates.
Level Five
Geometry and Measurement
Rich learning activities
The purpose of this activity is for students to apply metric units of length, volume, and mass to solve a problem in context.
Level Five
Integrated
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 5 number, measurement, and geometry activity from the Figure It Out theme series.
Level Five
Integrated
The purpose of this unit is to engage the student in applying their knowledge and skills of measurement and algebra to investigate a physical system.
Level Five
Integrated
Figure It Out activities
This is a level 5 measurement strand activity from the Figure It Out series. It also has an achievement objective from the Level 5 Number strategies and knowledge substrand. A PDF of the student activity is included.
Level Five
Geometry and Measurement
Rich learning activities
The purpose of this task is to engage students in converting metric units to solve a problem.