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Dive into the world of measurement with K. Moore’s problem-solving exercises designed for young minds! This workbook challenges students to compare weights, calculate costs, and determine capacities through fun and relatable scenarios. From comparing marble jars to packing suitcases for a vacation, each problem encourages critical thinking and reinforces math skills. Grab your math journal, a pencil, and get ready to stretch your brain while having fun with these interactive measurement problems!
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Problem Solving with MEASUREMENT You will need your math journal, a pencil, and your brain! Created by: K. Moore, 2012
Problem #1 Emily and Jani are comparing their class marble jars. Emily’s class jar weighs 13 ounces and Jani’s class jar weighs 14 2/4 ounces. How much more does Jani’s class jar weigh than Emily’s class jar? • 2/4 ounces • 1 2/4 ounces • 2 ounces • ¼ ounces
Problem #2 Shawn is going to California for vacation this weekend. He packs a suitcase that weighs 400 ounces. The airport will charge him $10.00 if his suitcase weighs more than 30 pounds. Will Shawn have to pay $10.00 for his suitcase? How much does his suitcase weigh in pounds (lbs)? a) 24 lbs b) 400 lbs c) 25 lbs d) 6,400 lbs
Problem #3 At the post office, it costs $0.44 to mail a letter that is 3 ounces. If Gregory wants to mail 4 letters that he wrote to his aunts, with each letter weighing 3 ounces, how much money will he have to spend on stamps? • $5.28 • $0.44 • $1.32 • $1.76
Problem #4 A paper clip weighs about 1 gram. Mrs. Moore’s paperclip box weighs 226 grams when it is full. The box itself weighs 175 grams. How many paperclips can her box hold? • 25 • 200 • 51 • 50
CAPACITY Who has more? • Jane has 4 pints of lemonade • Sarah has 1 quart of lemonade
CAPACITY Who has more? • Logan has 1 cup of milk • Mariah has 1 pint of milk
CAPACITY Who has more? • Giavanni has 4 gallons of water • Shane has 8 quarts of water
CAPACITY Who has more? • Lizzie has 3 gallons of paint • Kristie has 22 pints of paint
CAPACITY Who has the most? • Hakim has 3 quarts of syrup • Lucy has 6 pints of syrup • Josh has 14 cups of syrup
CAPACITY Who has the most? • Keith has 16 fluid ounces of juice • Dustin has 1 cup of juice • Allen has 9 pints of juice