Convert in Either Direction Within a Metric System
Read the direction of the requested conversion.
About 20 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 1Measure Volume with Layers and Composite Prisms
Use cubic units, convert matching measurement units, add volumes, and find missing prism heights.
Before you begin
- Calculate rectangle area; multiply three whole-number factors.
Choose by skill rather than age alone. Read with an adult when useful, revisit a lesson, or explore another grade.
Follow the lesson sequence
Calculate Volume from Full Unit-Cube Layers
Use the supplied whole-number prism dimensions to draw one layer.
About 20 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 2Add Volumes of Non-Overlapping Prisms
Calculate each supplied length × width × height product.
About 25 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 3Find a Missing Prism Height
Calculate base area from the two supplied side lengths.
About 25 minutes, plus any extended practice
Open lesson 4Review and transfer
After the lessons, try 4 new review cases and a practical task. Each answer has an explanation and a link back to the related lesson.
Open the unit reviewGuest answers are temporary. Keep your own paper or document; this unit does not certify completion or record a school grade.
Topic references
- Common Core State Standards, mathematics: 5.MD.A.1 — Use cubic units, convert matching measurement units, add volumes, and find missing prism heights.
- Common Core State Standards, mathematics: 5.MD.C.3 — Use cubic units, convert matching measurement units, add volumes, and find missing prism heights.
- Common Core State Standards, mathematics: 5.MD.C.4 — Use cubic units, convert matching measurement units, add volumes, and find missing prism heights.
- Common Core State Standards, mathematics: 5.MD.C.5 — Use cubic units, convert matching measurement units, add volumes, and find missing prism heights.
These references informed the topic selection. They do not certify complete standards alignment.