Ok homeschoolers try this problem on working with units of measure.
Key concepts to remember:
* a students ability to convert and understand various units of measure is critical to their success in math
* teach students both the metric system and standard system
* use real life examples to demonstrate the difference between length, area and volume
* it’s ok to use a calculator when doing units of measure problems- your focus should be checking a students understanding of working with various units
* ask students to estimate various distances, area and volume to see if they have a “real” grasp on the concept of the units of measure. Example would be to ask how many square feet are in their room
* make sure they write the proper units of measure with their finial answer
Important habits to master math:
* write out all steps
* be very neat
* use pencil not pen
* review your work as your go