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Year 6 in England

5th grade measurement

7 5th grade measurement skills, each with a worked example, free practice that checks every answer, and a printable worksheet. Start with a mixed review, or jump to the skill you need.

Mixed review

Ten questions drawn from every skill below.

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Convert metric units with decimals

CCSS 5.MD.A.1England: Y5 MeasurementEngland: Y6 Measurement

Example

5760 ml = how many l?

  1. 5760 ÷ 1000 = 5.76

Answer: 5.76

Builds on: Convert units of length, mass, capacity and time, Multiply and divide by 10, 100, 1000

Leads to: Convert between metric and customary units, Convert area and volume units, Multi-step problems converting metric units, Convert units with ratio reasoning

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Timetables and time problems

CCSS 4.MD.A.2England: Y5 MeasurementEngland: Y6 Measurement

Example

Bus timetable: Market Square 17:25, Harbour 17:55, Hill Park 18:50. How many minutes does the bus take from Market Square to Hill Park?

  1. 17:25 → 18:50
  2. 30 + 55 = 85 min

Answer: 85

Builds on: 12-hour and 24-hour clock, Elapsed time

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Multi-step problems converting metric units

CCSS 5.MD.A.1England: Y6 Measurement

Example

A bag of rice holds 4 kg. Leo uses 850 g. How many grams are left?

  1. 4 kg = 4000 g
  2. 4000 − 850 = 3150
  3. 3150 g

Answer: 3150

Builds on: Convert metric units with decimals, Convert kilograms and grams, litres and millilitres

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Multi-step problems with US customary units

CCSS 5.MD.A.1

Example

(US units) A ribbon is 5 yards long. It is cut into pieces 9 inches long. How many pieces are there?

  1. 5 × 36 = 180
  2. 180 ÷ 9 = 20

Answer: 20

Builds on: US customary weight and capacity: ounces, pounds, cups, pints, quarts, gallons

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Approximate conversions between miles and kilometres

England: Y6 Measurement

Example

5 miles is about 8 km. About how many kilometres is 40 miles?

  1. 40 ÷ 5 = 8
  2. 8 × 8 = 64
  3. 64 km

Answer: 64

Builds on: Convert metric lengths: km, m, cm and mm, Scaling problems: times as many and recipes

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24-hour times and durations, including overnight

CCSS 4.MD.A.2England: Y6 Measurement

Example

A night train leaves at 19:50 and the journey takes 5 h 10 min. At what time does it arrive? Use the 24-hour clock.

  1. 19:50 to 00:00 is 4 h 10 min.
  2. 01:00

Answer: 01:00

Builds on: 12-hour and 24-hour clock, Elapsed time in hours and minutes, including across noon

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Compare prices to find the better buy

CCSS 6.RP.A.3.BEngland: Y6 Ratio and proportion

Example

Pack A has 4 yoghurts for $1.72. Pack B has 12 yoghurts for $6. Which pack is better value?

  1. A: $1.72 ÷ 4 = $0.43
  2. B: $6 ÷ 12 = $0.50
  3. Pack A

Answer: Pack A

Builds on: Divide a decimal by a whole number, Money problems with several steps

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