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4. Using the conversion factors/equivalent measurements, try to

find the appropriate combinations that will allow you to

ultimately be left with the units that the question is asking for.

5. When you think you have all of the appropriate conversion

factors arranged on the table, you should try to calculate an

answer using your calculator.

6. If you feel your answer is correct, you should re-write all of

this information down onto your additional sheet of paper

(exactly the way it looks on the table). – If you feel your

answer is incorrect, you should re-organize the conversion

factors and try to calculate it once again.

7. Steps 1-6 should be followed for each question.

It is very important that these questions are solved as a group.

All group members should have the opportunity to manipulate

the laminated pieces on the table. All questions (20 total)

must be completed and re-written on the additional sheet of

paper by each member of the group.

Please understand that this is a difficult

concept, but can be understood if all activities

are completed (according to the procedures)

and if group members assist each other.

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