Preparing to Convert Metric Measurement Using Deconstruction

From mnemonic devices to conversion ratios, this three-page worksheet offers students a comprehensive introduction to understanding and converting metric units of measurement. After reviewing a handy reference chart, children practice converting metric units of length, first using a metric ruler and then the deconstruction method. This resource, Preparing to Convert Metric Measurement Using Deconstruction, is designed for a third grade math curriculum, and supports students as they gain confidence in comparing length and metric units.