Max Maths, Year 6, Learn together, Converting between units of measurement (4)

In a mathematics lesson for Year 6, students are learning how to convert between different units of measurement, with a particular focus on mass, distance, and length. One example provided is the conversion of a car's mass from grams to kilograms and grams. The car's mass is given as 972,650 grams. To convert this to kilograms, the mass is divided by 1,000, resulting in 972.650 kilograms. This figure is then broken down into its whole number and decimal parts to express the mass as 972 kilograms and 650 grams, clearly demonstrating the conversion process.

Another example involves converting the distance of a marathon from meters to kilometers. The given distance is 42,195 meters. By dividing this number by 1,000, the distance is converted to 42.195 kilometers, showing students the simplicity of unit conversion with metric measurements. Lastly, the lesson covers the conversion of a piece of string measured at 45.3 millimeters to meters. The string's length is divided by 1,000, resulting in a length of 0.0453 meters. These exercises help students understand and apply the concept of metric unit conversion in practical scenarios.