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Metric and Imperial Conversions - Concept [Video - 9:31] (2011)

Metric and Imperial Conversions - Concept [Video - 9:31]

Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials

Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)

Collection: Learning Materials

This video tutorial builds on the skills required to make conversions within the metric and imperial measurement systems by showing learners how to make conversions between the two systems.

The instructor narrating the video uses the “factor label” method, which involves the application of conversion factors expressed as fractions, to solve a number of problems.

He recommends using a calculator to speed up the process.

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Added: 2012-06-28

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