I can convert larger metric units into smaller metric units.

Standard cap: 4 - Solve or compare measurements expressed in different units.

Subskills what students must be able to do

1I can tell which metric unit is larger or smaller.
2I can record metric measurement equivalents in a two-column table and use metric relationships to convert units.
3I can solve conversions accurately.

1 → 4 proficiency scale

1Beginning

“Which is larger: a meter or centimeter?”

2Developing

“Complete a two-column table showing meters and centimeters for 1–5 meters.”

3Proficient

“Convert length, mass, and capacity measurements from larger units to smaller units.”

4Advanced

“Which is greater: 2.4 kg or 2,350 g? Convert, compare, and justify your strategy.”

Lessons and videos that introduce the skill4

Lesson 1 — Metric length measurements

Grade 4 · Module 2 · Topic A · Lesson 1

Lesson 2 — Express metric mass measurements

Grade 4 · Module 2 · Topic A · Lesson 2

Lesson 3 — Express metric capacity measurements

Grade 4 · Module 2 · Topic A · Lesson 3

Lesson 4 — Multi-step word problems: length, mass, and capacity

Grade 4 · Module 2 · Topic B · Lesson 4