Solve problems by calculating conversions within a measurement system (customary or metric).
With 5.7, Grade 5 students practice Convert Within a System in multiple representations and contexts.
Aligned tasks under 5.7 balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Convert Within a System.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.7.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Convert Within a System, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 5.7.
Standard 5.7 describes the essential skills and understandings for Convert Within a System in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
