Equivalencies in Measurement

Easy Equivalent Measures is an exciting, engaging lesson that will make this unpopular, hard skill easy for your students. Students will use Input/Output charts to demonstrate knowledge of equivalent measures. This lesson will support the needs of all your diverse learners.

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Equivalencies in Measurement

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Students will:

Demonstrate their understanding of equivalent measures
Extend their conceptual knowledge of Input/Output Charts

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Extension suggestions:

The teacher will use Math Workshops to extend this lesson.

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The teacher will work with small groups clarifying or extending the concept.

The students will create story problems that apply to this concept.

Helpful Hints

Materials needed:

Measuring Tools (Examples: rulers, cups, gallons, etc.)
Index Cards
Markers
Labels
Math Workshop Accountability Tool (See Attachment)

References

Contributors:

Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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