Momling Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 You know how sometimes when you think your kids have surely mastered a topic because you have worked it thoroughly in previous years... Then suddenly it shows up again and they're clueless? I need a resource for measurement - particularly metric... Keys to measurement and math mammoth measurement are a bit too easy and don't get into unit conversions very much. I need something at a pre-algebra type level to do a week or two of measurement boot camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Saxon kills it in algebra 1, and I think 1/2 but I can't remember. Lots of "use 6 unit conversions to convert 300 square meters to square feet" kind of stuff. Lots. LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Rod and Staff math is awesome at getting those taught. Just buying the student text would be fairly inexpensive. Since it's mastery you can just open it to the measurement chapters in the middle and start there. eta: Sounds like you want the 6 or 7 book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod's mum Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 You could always ask Spycar and thathomeschooldad. They are very handy with that metre ruler on the dining room bench. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod's mum Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 dang my first double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Math Mammoth has books by topic. Here's the link to the metric measurement book. It's only $5 to download it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Also, Key to measurement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 You know how sometimes when you think your kids have surely mastered a topic because you have worked it thoroughly in previous years... Then suddenly it shows up again and they're clueless? I need a resource for measurement - particularly metric... Keys to measurement and math mammoth measurement are a bit too easy and don't get into unit conversions very much. I need something at a pre-algebra type level to do a week or two of measurement boot camp. Do you need teaching or just practice? Converting between various metric units or between "English" and metric? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 I'd like a resource with explanations and practice on unit conversions. They are fine with reading measuring devices and know common conversions like inches to feet, etc... But they both get confused with place value in metric system and setting up proportions to do trickier conversions. The MM measurement is aimed at grades 1-5 and doesn't have more than a page or two at the level we need. Same with Keys to... Any thoughts on similar type resources, but at a more challenging level? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Have you looked at Khan Academy? Here are some on metric conversions. Here are other unit conversions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I found this file which has some examples and practice. It goes further because it's designed for chemistry students, but unit conversions is vital to the subject. These are practice worksheets with a little explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 If you search for CPO Skill and Practice Worksheets, you will find some good worksheets - but not much explanation. For explanation, maybe a few videos? Dimensional Analysis For text-based explanation, I like this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norah Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 The Key to series has measurement books. There are two sets, one for english and one for metric measurements. There a bit repetitive, especially if you do both sets, but sometimes a bit of repetition helps it sink in. Otherwise you can skip half the problems and it's not so bad. https://www.keycurriculum.com/products/key-to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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