1. By the end of the lesson, you will be able to…
Lesson 20 Objective: Convert mixed unit measurement, and solve multi-step word problems.
5th Grade Module 4– Lesson 20
K. Clauson

2. Count By Fractions

3. Convert Measures

4. Multiply Decimals

5. Find the Unit Conversion

6. Application Problem
A recipe calls for 3/4 lb of cream cheese. A small tub of cream cheese at the grocery store weighs 12 oz. Is this enough cream cheese for the recipe?

7. Problem 1: Conversion of large units to small units
Concept Development
4 1/3 yd = ______ ft
Which units are bigger?
Do you notice that we are starting with larger units and converting to smaller units?
Yesterday we started with smaller units and converted to larger units.

8. Problem 1: Conversion of large units to small units
4 1/3 yd = ______ ft Tape Diagram! How many feet are in one yard?

9. Problem 1: Conversion of large units to small units
4 1/3 yd = ______ ft 1 yard = 3 feet Write a new expression to rename the yard in feet. 4 1/3 x 3 feet…… but first, let’s express 4 ½ as an improper fraction
13 thirds or 13 3

10. Problem 1: Conversion of large units to small units
4 1/3 yd = ______ ft Write a new multiplication expression that uses the improper fraction we just found. Solve!
13 x 3 3
4 1/3 yd is equal to 13 ft

11. Problem 1: Conversion of large units to small units
4 1/3 yd = __13__ ft

12. Try these problems! 2 ¼ ft = ______ in 3 ½ gal = _____ qt
1 2/5 hr = _____ min

13. Problem 1: Conversion of large units to small units
Tip! When going from LARGER to SMALLER, MULTIPLY by that unit number.

14. Problem 2: Conversion of small units to large units
11ft = ______ yd
Which units are bigger?
Do you notice that we are starting with small units and moving to larger units… just like our work yesterday!
What fraction of a yard is 1 foot?

15. Problem 2: Conversion of small units to large units
11ft = ______ yd 11 ft = 11 x 1 foot (11 copies of 1 foot) 11 x 1/3 What is 11 x 1/3?

16. More Practice!
5 ½ ft = _____ yd
3 1/3 qts = ______ gal

17. Problem 3: A container can hold 4 ½ pints of water
Problem 3: A container can hold 4 ½ pints of water. How many cups of water can 2 containers hold?

18. Get Ready to Finish the Problem Set on Your Own!
Complete Problem Set for Lesson 20.
You will have 10 minutes to work!
Fast finishers:
Math Center Activities- choice boards, extra Sprint challenge
CML packets/ worksheets
Problem Solving pages
5th Grade Module 4– Lesson 20
K. Clauson

19. 5th Grade Module 4- Lesson 20
LET’S Debrief
Take 2 minutes to check your answers with your partner.
Let’s share any insights you had while solving these problems.
5th Grade Module 4- Lesson 20
K. Clauson

20. 5th Grade Module 4– Lesson 20
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LESSON 20
5th Grade Module 4– Lesson 20
K. Clauson