LET’S TRY ONE
A map scale says 1 cm = 2 km. How far is a 3 cm route?
6 km
3 × 2 = 6 kilometers.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Convert stated map distances using a scale.
- Multiply the map distance by the real distance represented by one unit.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Make one new example with a partner. Identify the evidence for your answer before checking it together.
Multiply the map distance by the real distance represented by one unit.