GROUP 7

TOPIC
(LENGTH)

LENGTH
Learning Area

: Computation of Length

Learning Objectives
computation

:Use and apply fractional

to problems involving length.

Learning Outcomes
situation

: (i) Compute length from a

expressed in fraction.
(ii) Solve problem in real context
involving computation of

MATHS TERMINOLOGIES
Proper fraction

- the fraction which is state the

numerator is smaller than denominator

Length

- the distance between two points

Measurement

- the length, mass or volume of something

Centimetre

Metre
Kilometre

(a unit to measure length)

100 cm = 1m
1000 m = 1km
1 km = 1000 m

LIMITATIONS
The terms fraction includes mixed numbers

...

3
5 of 120 km

In this context, of is a multiplication operator.

3
360 = 72
x 120 =

Problems involving computation of length may also includes

measuring, conversion of units and/or calculation of length.

The scope of units of measurement for length involves cm, m

and km.

QUESTIONS
Q1
The distance between Genting Highland and
Bentong is 48 kilometres. Sham drives his car
2
from Genting Highlands to Lentang
which is
of
8
the distance stated. Calculate the distance from
Genting Highlands to Lentang.

MMT TECHNIQUE

10 12 14 16 18

12 15 18 21 24 27

12 16 20 24 28 32 36

10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54

14 21 28 35 42 49 56 63

16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72

18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81

COMPUTATION TO SOLVE
PROBLEM

2
8

of 48 km =

2
96
8 x 48 km = 8

= 12 km

Q2
The distance from town A to B, C and D are
48 kilometres.

2
Calculate
3

of 48

kilometres in metre.

GSP

COMPUTATION TO SOLVE
PROBLEM
A TO D = 48 KM
2
3
2
3

of 48km =

X 48km =

96
3

= 32km

THANK YOU

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