Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

1. The conversion rate is 3 feet per unit of yards. Convert 9 feet to yards, and explain why the numerical measure decreases.
2. Use 100 centimeters per unit of meters. A student says 4 meters equals 4/100 centimeters. Correct the operation and explain how the units help.
3. The conversion rate is 1000 milliliters per unit of liters. Convert 9000 milliliters to liters, and explain why the numerical measure decreases.
4. Use 1000 milliliters per unit of liters. A student says 13 liters equals 13/1000 milliliters. Correct the operation and explain how the units help.
5. 1 foot equals 12 inches. Convert 2 feet to inches. Show a ratio equation.
6. 1 liter equals 1000 milliliters. Convert 5 liters to milliliters. Show a ratio equation.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.RP.A.3d. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 6.RP.A.3 — Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve problems

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