Mathematics
Grade 6
15 min
Tall and short
Tall and short
What you'll learn
- Calculate unit rates from given ratios involving fractions and decimals with at least 80% accuracy on a formative assessment.
- Solve real-world problems involving unit rates, including those related to speed, cost, and density, by setting up proportions and showing all work, with at least 70% accuracy on a summative assessment.
- Explain the meaning of a unit rate in context, differentiating it from a general ratio, in a written response using complete sentences and accurate mathematical vocabulary, as evaluated by a rubric with specific criteria.
- Apply unit rate conversions to solve multi-step problems involving different units of measurement (e.g., converting miles per hour to feet per second) with at least 75% accuracy on a problem set.
Tutorial Preview
1
A tree is 3 times as tall as a bush. The bush is 2 meters tall. How tall is the tree?
2
Building A is 20 meters tall. Building B is 5 meters tall. How many times taller is Building A?
3
A giraffe is 18 feet tall. A person is 72 inches tall. Who is taller?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
A flagpole is 2 times as tall as a car. The car is 2 meters tall. How tall is the flagpole?
0.2 m
1.4 m
2.6 m
3.8 m
Easy
A building is 10 meters tall and a bench is 2 meters tall. How many times taller is the building?
0.2x
1.4x
2.5x
3.8x
Easy
A ladder is 4 times as tall as a stool. The stool is 3 feet tall. How tall is the ladder?
0.7 ft
1.10 ft
2.12 ft
3.16 ft
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What grade level is "Tall and short"?
Tall and short is a Grade 6 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.
What will I learn in Tall and short?
You'll be able to: Calculate unit rates from given ratios involving fractions and decimals with at least 80% accuracy on a formative assessment; Solve real-world problems involving unit rates, including those related to speed, cost, and density….
Is "Tall and short" free to practice?
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How many practice questions are included with Tall and short?
This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.