Standard #: MA.912.A.1.5 (Archived Standard)


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Use dimensional (unit) analysis to perform conversions between units of measure, including rates.


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Example 1: Convert 5 miles per hour to feet per second.

Example 2: A sink is leaking 20 milliliters of water per second. How many gallons of water does it leak per day?

Example 3: You bought an old car with a 442 cubic inch engine. Your friend has a 7.0 liter engine. Determine which engine is larger by converting 442 cubic inches to liters.



General Information

Subject Area: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008)
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Algebra
Idea: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Standard: Real and Complex Number Systems - Expand and deepen understanding of real and complex numbers by comparing expressions and performing arithmetic computations, especially those involving square roots and exponents. Use the properties of real numbers to simplify algebraic expressions and equations, and convert between different measurement units using dimensional analysis.
Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Content Complexity Rating: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 06/07
Status: State Board Approved - Archived

Related Resources

Tutorial

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Converting Speed Units

In this lesson, students will be viewing a Khan Academy video that will show how to convert ratios using speed units.

Student Resources

Tutorial

Name Description
Converting Speed Units:

In this lesson, students will be viewing a Khan Academy video that will show how to convert ratios using speed units.



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