I can convert larger customary units into smaller units (feet/inches, pounds/ounces, gallons/quarts/cups) and solve problems with them.
Standard cap: 4 - Compare or order measurements expressed in mixed customary units and defend the conversion strategy.
Subskills what students must be able to do
- 1I can build a conversion table for a customary unit pair.
- 2I can convert a larger customary unit to a smaller one.
- 3I can solve word problems requiring a customary conversion.
Proficiency Scale & ⚓️ Tasks
1 → 4 proficiency scale
“How many inches are in 3 feet?”
“Complete a table converting pounds to ounces for 1–5 pounds.”
“A rope is 4 feet 7 inches long. Another is 52 inches. Which is longer, and by how much?”
“A recipe needs 3 quarts of juice. Cartons come in pints and cups. Find two different ways to buy exactly enough and prove both work.”
Teach
Lessons and videos that introduce the skill9Engage NY Lesson (8)
Lesson 1 — Create conversion tables
Grade 4 · Module 7 · Topic A · Lesson 1
Lesson 10 — Solve multi-step measurement word problems
Grade 4 · Module 7 · Topic B · Lesson 10
Lesson 11 — Solve multi-step measurement word problems (continued)
Grade 4 · Module 7 · Topic B · Lesson 11
Lesson 2 — Conversion tables for length, weight, and capacity
Grade 4 · Module 7 · Topic A · Lesson 2
Lesson 4 — Solve multiplicative comparison word problems
Grade 4 · Module 7 · Topic A · Lesson 4
Lesson 6 — Solve problems involving mixed units of capacity
Grade 4 · Module 7 · Topic B · Lesson 6
Lesson 7 — Solve problems involving mixed units of length
Grade 4 · Module 7 · Topic B · Lesson 7
Lesson 8 — Solve problems involving mixed units of weight
Grade 4 · Module 7 · Topic B · Lesson 8