Metric Conversion Word Problems (Weight)

Resource developed for teaching children to convert between g and kg in context based problems.
This resource includes a teaching presentation with guided examples and differentiated activities with answers - the activities can be used with different ability groups or over the course of several lessons for progression. There are four sets of ‘what weighs more …’ comparison questions allowing for two days of activities moving to the next level up over the course of both days or for four-way differentiation.

The tasks are presented as word problems. The answers are included as slides on the presentation so children can mark their own work. The presentation allows for:

• Re-visiting the metric units of measurement for weight (mass) grams and kilograms (and milligrams/tons in relation to these)
• Encouraging children to use knowledge of halves/doubles and patterns etc. to convert mentally between grams and kilograms using knowledge the 1000g = 1kg.
• Explaining how to use place value (grids) for more complex calculations by going forwards or backwards three places to convert between g and kg or kg and g.

The problems are designed to include more complex use of number, as well as conversions as the level of challenge increases.

Includes a print-friendly Word version of all activities.
For neatness of presentation, ask children to cut and stick each box as they go, showing their workings out beneath.

Ideal for use in Year 5 or year 6.

I would be grateful if you could leave a review once you have used this resource in class.

If you like this, you may also like: imperial to metric conversions https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/imperial-measurements-11869571

Updated: Nov 2019