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CONTEXTUALIZED TEACHER RESOURCE IN MATHEMATICS 7

Solving Problems Involving Conversion of Units of Measurement

Written by: Jenny Anne L. Gange, Jinky T. Gantala,

Janet J. Padernal, and Vivian E. Orias
Edited by: Rosemarie D. Aclan, LPT
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 CONTEXTUALIZED
TEACHER RESOURCE IN
MATHEMATICS 7
Solving Problems Involving Conversion of
Units of Measurement

Written by: Jenny Anne L. Gange, Jinky T. Gantala, Janet J. Padernal,

and Vivian E. Orias
Edited by: Rosemarie D. Aclan, LPT
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education (DepED)
Region VI - Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF GUIMARAS
San Miguel, Jordan, Guimaras
Telefax (033) 581-2158
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CONTEXTUALIZED TEACHER RESOURCE IN MATHEMATICS 7

Solving Problems Involving Conversion of Units of Measurement

I. Learning Competency
Solve problems involving conversion of units of measurement. M7ME-IIb–2

Contextualized Competency
Solve problems involving conversion of units of length using the landmarks in the
province of Guimaras.

Lesson Objective
At the end of the session students should be able to solve problems involving
conversion of units of length using the landmarks of the province of Guimaras.

Content Standard
Demonstrate understanding of the key concepts of measurement.

Performance Standard
The learner is able to formulate real-life problems involving measurements and solve
these using a variety of strategies.

II. Learning Content

A. Topic: Solving Problems Involving Conversion of Units of Measurement
B. References: Elementary Algebra I. 2002. pp. 21 - 23, NFE Accreditation and
Equivalency Learning Material. Measuring Length. 2001. pp. 34 – 45,
www.exploreiloilo.com>guimaras
C. Materials: Flashcards, Worksheet 1, Multimedia
D. Strategies: Game, Trivia, Pair Work, Discussion, Group work, Individual Work
E. Value Focus: Accuracy, alertness
F. Skills: Multiplying and dividing

III. Procedure
A. Preparatory Activities
1. Drill: (Flash cards)
a. Divide the students into four groups using “The boat is sinking”.
b. Let the students answer the following as fast as they can using the flash
cards.

8 254 6500 39 360

2.54(5)
5 10 100 3 12
1 2 3 4 5 6
 3.3•4 4.8•10 1.6•3 8(12)
7 8 9 10

2. Review:
a. How do you convert kilometer to miles?
b. How do you convert feet to meter?
c. How do you convert miles to kilometer?
d. How do you convert meter to inches?
e. How do you convert meter to yard?

3. Motivation:
Game using Trivia: Wow Wow Math
 Teacher will ask the questions
 Students will point out the letters of the correct answer posted on the
board.
 The student who got the correct answer will continue playing the game.
The rest will be eliminated.
 The last student standing will be declared as winner.
1. What is the longest bridge in Guimaras?
a. Cabalagnan Bridge b. Tangao Bridge
c. Bugnay Bridge d. Sibunag Bridge
2. What is the highest mountain in the Province of Guimaras?
a. Mt. Tigbi b. Mt. Dinulman
c. Mt. Bontoc d. Balaan Bukid
3. What is the most visited Resort in Guimaras based on
www.exploreiloilo.com?
a. Raymen Beach Resort b. Magic Island Resort
c. Alubihod Cove Resort d. Playa de Paraiso Resort
4. What is the most visited tourist spot in the Municipality of San Lorenzo?
a. Playa de Paraiso b. Cecil Beach Resort
c. Wind Farm d. Vilches Beach Resort

4. Activity Proper (Presentation of the Lesson): Use Worksheet 1

Direction: Let the students convert the height or distance of the Guimaras
landmarks given. After which ask four (4) students to present their answers on
board.
Note: Round off your answers to the nearest four (4) decimal places

1. The longest bridge in the province of Guimaras is Sibunag bridge

located at Alegria, Sibunag,Guimaras which measures 81.30 m.
Convert the unit of measure into miles.
2. The highest mountain in the province of Guimaras is Mt.
Dinulman located at Millan, Sibunag, Guimaras which measures
876 feet above sea level. What is its height in meters?

3. The most visited Resort in Guimaras based on

www.exploreiloilo.com is Raymen Beach Resort located at
Alubihod, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. The distance from Jordan
wharf to Raymen Beach Resort is 9.63125 miles. Convert the
given distance into kilometers.

4. The most visited tourist spot in the Municipality of San Lorenzo

is the wind farm. Each wind turbine has a height of 40 meters.
What is the height of the wind turbine in inches?
 B. Analysis: Ask the learners the following questions
 How did you find the activity?
 Is your answer correct? What did you do to come up with your
answer?
 What mathematical concepts have you applied in solving the
problem?
 What have you learned from the activity?

C. Abstraction:
 How will you solve problems involving conversion of units of length
specifically from Metric System to English and vice versa?
 The teacher will discuss further the concepts/principles that were not
emphasized by the student presenters.

D. Application:
As a student, how would you apply the concept of conversion in your life?

IV. Evaluation
Ask the students to answer the following:
 The distance between the Municipal Hall of Jordan and Nueva Valencia
National High School is 27.4 kilometers. What is their distance in miles and
in yard?

V. Agreement/ Assignment
Let the students determine the distance of their houses from school in kilometers
and convert it to meters, inches and yard.

Answer Keys

Flash Card

1. 1.6
2. 25.4
3. 65
4. 13.13
5. 30
6. 12.70
7. 13.20
8. 48
9. 4.80
10. 96
Teacher Materials

1. D
2. B
3. A
4. C
Worksheet No. 1

1. 0.0505 miles
2. 267 meters
3. 15.5000 km
4. 1574.8031 inches

Prepared by:
Jenny Anne L. Gange Jinky T. Gantala Janet J. Padernal Vivian E. Orias
Head Teacher I Teacher III Teacher III Teacher I
TVC-STNHS Alegria NHS REV-SLNHS Cabalagnan NHS
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5 10

6500 39
100 3
 360
12

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3.3•4
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1.6•3

8(12)
 1. The longest bridge in the province of Guimaras is
Sibunag bridge located at Alegria,
Sibunag,Guimaras which measures 81.30
meters. Convert the unit of measure into miles.

2. The highest mountain in the province of Guimaras

is Mt. Dinulman located at Millan, Sibunag,
Guimaras which measures 876 feet above sea
level. What is its height in meters?
3. The most visited Resort in Guimaras based on
www.exploreiloilo.com is Raymen Beach Resort
located at Alubihod, Nueva Valencia, Guimaras.
The distance from Jordan wharf to Raymen Beach
Resort is 9.63125 miles. Convert the given
distance into kilometers.

4. The most visited tourist spot in the Municipality of

San Lorenzo is the wind farm. Each wind turbine
has a height of 40 meters. What is the height of the
wind turbine in inches?