Ratios and Unit Rates

6th GradeMath45 min

aligned to 6.rp.1

Learning Objective

I can explain the concept of a ratio and unit rate.

Lesson Flow

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9 min

Math Antics - Ratios And Rates

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A ratio is a way to compare two numbers by division, showing the relationship between them rather than their absolute values.

  • Ratios can be written in fraction form or using the colon symbol ( : ), and a rate is a special type of ratio that compares quantities involving a period of time.

  • A unit rate simplifies a rate by expressing it with a denominator of 1, making it easier to compare different rates.

Practice

14 min

8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

A bakery sells 7 cakes for every 2 pies they sell. What is the ratio of cakes to pies? If the bakery sells 28 cakes, how many pies did they sell?

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