Weight Word Problems

Weight Word Problems

Interpret the meaning of word problems involving weight.


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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question 1

When you read the word problems, did you usually interpret values as fractions or decimals?

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Open-ended question 2

Is there a time when it makes more sense to use either fractions or decimals when solving problems involving weight? Explain

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