Convert to smaller units (c, pt, qt, & gal)

Convert to smaller units (c, pt, qt, & gal)
Description
Exercise Name:	Convert to smaller units (c, pt, qt, & gal)
Math Missions:	4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission, 5th grade (U.S.) Math Mission
Types of Problems:	2

The Convert to smaller units (c, pt, qt, & gal) exercise appears under the 4th grade (U.S.) Math Mission, 5th grade (U.S.) Math Mission. This exercise practices converting between pints, quarts, cups and gallons.

Types of Problems

There are two types of problems in this exercise:

1. Compare the units: This problem simply asks the user to compare two units using the drop-down menu.

   

   Convert units

2. Convert the units: This problem asks users to convert the unit into another unit. They is to fill in the missing information.

   

   Complete table

Strategies

This exercise should be easy for accuracy badges and speed badges because the conversions are basic and only integers are used. However, research indicates that the timing tolerance may still be set a little strict as speed badges were not being awarded despite fast answering.

1. Answers will be integers on this exercise.
2. Users should be careful with their zeroes on metric conversions.

Real-life Applications

1. Units are used for many things such as cooking, placing new carpet, etc.