Converting between units of length in the context of perimeter

In this lesson, we will model problem solving activities where we must work out the perimeter of shapes with different units and then create designs involving constraints.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In a long jump I achieve 1.4 m and my friend achieves 10 cm less than me. How far did my friend jump?

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Q2.It takes 8 km to get to my nan's house and half the distance is where my cousin lives, how far away does my cousin live?

2/5

Q3.Which of the measurements below is likely to be the length of my bedroom?

3/5

Q4.Which of the measurements below seem to be correct for a kitchen in my sister's doll house?

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Q5.Ribbon A is 3.4 m long and ribbon B is 200 mm shorter than ribbon A. How long is ribbon B?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In a long jump I achieve 1.4 m and my friend achieves 10 cm less than me. How far did my friend jump?

1/5

Q2.It takes 8 km to get to my nan's house and half the distance is where my cousin lives, how far away does my cousin live?

2/5

Q3.Which of the measurements below is likely to be the length of my bedroom?

3/5

Q4.Which of the measurements below seem to be correct for a kitchen in my sister's doll house?

4/5

Q5.Ribbon A is 3.4 m long and ribbon B is 200 mm shorter than ribbon A. How long is ribbon B?

5/5

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Converting Between Units of Length in the Context of Perimeter Quiz

Quiz about finding the perimeter of shapes

Q1.A rectangle has a width of 4 m and a length of 20 m. What is it's perimeter?

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Q2.If a rectangle has a width of 4 metres and a length of 700 cm, what is the perimeter of the shape?

2/5

Q3.A living room has a perimeter of 26 m in total. Which of the below show its possible dimensions?

3/5

Q4.A games room has a perimeter of 36 m in total. Which of the options below cannot be the dimensions of the game room?

4/5

Q5.Which of the dimensions below does not have the same perimeter as the rest?

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Converting Between Units of Length in the Context of Perimeter Quiz

Quiz about finding the perimeter of shapes

Q1.A rectangle has a width of 4 m and a length of 20 m. What is it's perimeter?

1/5

Q2.If a rectangle has a width of 4 metres and a length of 700 cm, what is the perimeter of the shape?

2/5

Q3.A living room has a perimeter of 26 m in total. Which of the below show its possible dimensions?

3/5

Q4.A games room has a perimeter of 36 m in total. Which of the options below cannot be the dimensions of the game room?

4/5

Q5.Which of the dimensions below does not have the same perimeter as the rest?

5/5

Lesson summary: Converting between units of length in the context of perimeter

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