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The King Henry Method
6 Pre & Primary Essentials Worksheets Mathematics Measurement 1 Page

The King Henry Method

This worksheet introduces students to the ‘King Henry’ method of unit conversion and allows them the opportunity to practice this new skill. It is part of a larger unit designed to help students understand how to convert common metric units of length, mass and capacity.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to convert between common units of measurement for length, mass and capacity and use decimal representations of metric measurements relevant to the context of a problem, e.g. 1.25m = 125cm.
  • We are learning to convert between common metric units of length, mass and capacity, i.e. millimetres, centimetres, metres, kilometres, milligrams, grams, kilograms, tonnes, millilitres, litres, kilolitres and megalitres.

Curriculum alignment

MA3-1WM old Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions MA3-2WM old Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations MA3-3WM old Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another MA3-9MG old Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances, calculates perimeters, and converts between units of length MA3-11MG old Selects and uses the appropriate unit to estimate, measure and calculate volumes and capacities, and converts between units of capacity MA3-12MG old Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure the masses of objects, and converts between units of mass MA3-NSM-01 new Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure the masses of objects MA3-3DS-02 new Selects and uses the appropriate unit to estimate, measure and calculate volumes and capacities MA3-GM-02 new Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances including perimeters MA3-RN-03 new Determines percentages of quantities, and finds equivalent fractions and decimals for benchmark percentage values MA3-RN-02 new Compares and orders decimals up to 3 decimal places MA3-RN-01 new Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent the properties of numbers
VCMMG225 Connect volume and capacity and their units of measurement VCMMG223 Convert between common metric units of length, mass and capacity VCMMG222 Connect decimal representations to the metric system

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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