Metric System, The: Introduction to the Metric System
This clip explains that the United States stands virtually alone in using the U.S. Customary System of Measurement (also known as the English System). Most of the world uses the Metric System. The clip lays out the Metric System equivalences for the...
Subject: feet
Rounding Numbers: What Are Rounded Numbers?
This clip explains what rounded numbers are and how they are commonly used. The clip states that, "
when we talk of rounded numbers, we mean they're not exact."
Subject: feet
Length: Converting Between the U.S. Customary and Metric Systems
This clip explains how to use both the unit cancellation and decimal methods to convert between the U.S. Customary and Metric Systems. "To convert between the two systems," the clip states, "we'll use a new equivalence: 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeter...
Subject: feet
Compound Denominate Numbers: Practical Problems: Multiplying Compound Denominate Numbers
This clip includes practical problems that are solved by multiplying compound denominate numbers. The first of these involves figuring out the area of a rug, followed by a problem about the square footage of an office and the amount of rent due each...
Subject: square feet
Compound Denominate Numbers: Dividing Compound Denominate Numbers
This clip explains how to divide compound denominate numbers, noting that the first step is to convert the numbers to a single unit. The clip includes practical problems in which the student is asked to figure out how many chassis parts can be assem...
Subject: feet
Compound Denominate Numbers: Working With Compound Denominate Numbers
This clip explains that a denominate number is, "
any number that is written with a unit." The clip notes that compound denominate numbers are numbers that have more than one unit. "When we add compound denominate numbers," the clips states, "
we ...
Subject: feet
Compound Denominate Numbers: Practical Problems: Subtracting Compound Denominate Numbers
This clip includes a number of practical problems requiring the subtraction of compound denominate numbers. The clip reminds the student to work with one column at a time and to borrow when necessary.
Subject: feet
Length: Units of Length in the Metric System
This clip lists some of the things metric units are used to measure, as well as the closest equivalent units in the U.S. Customary System.
Subject: feet
Perimeter: Perimeter and Irregular Polygons
This clip explains that, "
we can find the perimeter of any polygon by adding the lengths of all sides." The clip includes practical problems and examples which demonstrate how this is done.
Subject: feet
Length: Converting Meters to Feet and Kilometers to Miles
This clip presents practical problems in which meters must be converted to feet, and kilometers must be converted to miles. In the first problem, the
Subject: feet