2.  What are examples of units of Measurement? ◦ Inch, foot, centimeter, degree, tablespoon, cup, miles, etc.  Why are they important? ◦ Measurements are all around us. They provide standards and stability to every day life.

3.  What does this mean? ◦ Accuracy is how close to “true” measurements are.  Why is it important? ◦ Accuracy is important because the exactness of the measurements affects the product and results of the experiment or project you are working on.  Ex: Installing a carpet. If you measure the carpet and floor incorrectly you will end up with either too little or too much of the carpet.

4. AbbreviationMeasurement tspteaspoon Tbsptablespoon flfluid ozounce pkgpackage ccup ptpint qtquart galgallon lbpound smsmall lglarge

5. tsp 1 Tbsp 1/3 Fl oz 1/6 cup 1/48 pintquartGallon Tbsp311/21/161/32 oz6211/81/16 cup4816811/21/41/16 pint963216211/21/8 quart19264324211/4 gallon76825612816841

6.  1. Know the starting unit and conversion unit.  2. Find out the equivalence ratio.  3. Set up a ratio.  4. Complete the equation by:  Setting the different units equal to each other  Using the variable X to represent what u are trying to solve  Cross multiply  Solve for X and use labels.

7.  Ex: 12 tsp = ____cups?  1. Decide what you are starting with: tsp  Decide what you are converting to: cups  2.Use the chart to determine the ratio between the two : 1 tsp = 1/48 cup

8.  3. Set up a ratio:  4.Complete the equation. ◦ A. Set them Equal ◦ B. Use X to represent what you are solving for ◦ C. Cross multiply ◦ D. Solve for X; use labels

9.  1. Choose the correct formula for the shape and what you’re trying to find.  2. Plug the known values into the equation and solve for the unknown variable.  3.Use correct units:  Perimeter uses just the unit Ex: cm, m, ft, mi  Area uses the unit squared Ex: cm^2, m^2  Volume uses the unit cubed Ex: cm^3

10.  The mayor is buying tile for his rectangular bedroom. The room is 12 feet long and 5 ft wide. How much area will have to be covered in order for the mayor to cover the entire floor?  Area of a rectangle is A=L*W  A=12*5  A= 60 ft^2