Mathematics Measurement Conceptual 10–11 yrs

Miles & Kilometres

英里与千米

Description

Convert between miles and kilometres using the approximate relationship (5 miles ≈ 8 km)

Mastery Evidence
  • Convert 40 miles to approximately 64 km
  • Explain why the conversion factor between miles and km is approximately 1.6
  • Use the miles↔km relationship to compare a 10 km race with a 6-mile run
Assessment Prompt

If your child is driving 40 miles to a theme park, can they use the rule that 5 miles ≈ 8 km to estimate roughly how many kilometres that is?