5.MD.1 - About the Math, Learning Targets, and Rigor

Grade 5 Measurement

5.MD.1

Full Standard

Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real-world problems.

 

Measurement Topic

This standard is reported on the report card in these quarters as follows:

5th Grade Students Learning 5th Grade Standards
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

 

 

 

Report Card Measurement Topic: Demonstrates understanding of measurement, data and statistics.

4th Grade Students Learning 5th Grade Standards
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4

 

 

 

Report Card Measurement Topic: Demonstrates understanding of measurement and geometry.

 

Learning Targets (I can)

  • Describe (in general) how units within the same measurement system can be converted (i.e. multiply to find the number of smaller units in a larger unit; divide to find the number of larger units in a smaller unit).
  • Explain the relationship between kilometers, meters, and centimeters.
  • Explain the relationship between liters and milliliters.
  • Explain the relationship between yards, feet, and inches.
  • Explain the relationship between pounds and ounces.
  • Use the relationship between units to make conversions.
  • Use two-column tables to show relationships between units and/or make conversions.
  • Solve problems using measurement conversions.

 

About the Math

  • Describe (in general) how units within the same measurement system can be converted (i.e. multiply to find the number of smaller units in a larger unit; divide to find the number of larger units in a smaller unit).

Converting between units is more than a procedural undertaking. Students should begin with seeing the relationship between the units being converted and apply the relationship to function tables and/or tape diagrams. After this fundamental understanding is in place, students can begin to work with procedural computations.

  • Explain the relationship between kilometers, meters, and centimeters.
  • Explain the relationship between liters and milliliters.
  • Explain the relationship between yards, feet, and inches.
  • Explain the relationship between pounds and ounces.
  • Use the relationship between units to make conversions.

These are the expected conversions for this standard. Additional conversions can be introduced as appropriate. Tools can be provided to support student accuracy when calculating.

  • Use two-column tables to show relationships between units and/or make conversions.
  • Solve problems using measurement conversions.

Two-column tables help students see the relationship between different units. They can also be applied to problems. This is an elementary standard that should require students to label their answers as it relates to a specific measurement unit.

 

Essential vocabulary for this standard includes: convert, conversion, metric, meters, centimeters, decimeters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, and miles. Visit the online dictionary Links to an external site. or visual math dictionary Links to an external site. for vocabulary support.

Note: The standard and learning targets are specific to the units noted in 4.MD.1.  However, it is completely appropriate for students to work with other measurement units, but students are not expected to have mastery of these additional units.

 

 

 

 

Progression of Standard within Grade 5

This progression informs how to develop the standard within the grade level. This progression is provided by HCPSS Elementary Mathematics.

Progression Throughout Year
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
   
  • Describe (in general) how units within the same measurement system can be converted (i.e. multiply to find the number of smaller units in a larger unit; divide to find the number of larger units in a smaller unit).
  • Explain the relationship between kilometers, meters, and centimeters.
  • Explain the relationship between liters and milliliters.
  • Explain the relationship between yards, feet, and inches.
  • Explain the relationship between pounds and ounces.
  • Use the relationship between units to make conversions.
  • Use two-column tables to show relationships between units and/or make conversions.
  • Solve problems using measurement conversions.

 

Progression of this Standard Across Grades

This progression is informed by the Achieve the Core Coherence Map Links to an external site.. Information is not the complete standard.

Progression Across Grades
Grade 4 Grade 
  • Relative size of units and express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit (4.MD.1 )
  • Use the four operations to solve word problems (4.MD.2)

This concept is not taught after grade 5.  Students are expected to apply the standard proficiently.

 

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