Ratios and Tape Diagrams
Grade 545 min
aligned to Ccss.math.content.6.rp.a.3 use Ratio And Rate Reasoning To Solve Real-world And Mathematical Problems, E.g., By Reasoning About Tables Of Equivalent Ratios, Tape Diagrams, Double Number Line Diagrams, Or Equations.
Learning Objective
I can draw tape diagrams to represent and solve real-world ratio problems.
Lesson Flow
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Ratios with tape diagrams
Khan Academy
Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“The ratio of roses to tulips in a garden is 2:5. If there are 8 roses, draw a tape diagram to determine how many tulips there are. A recipe uses a ratio of 3 parts water to 4 parts flour. If the recipe uses 12 cups of flour, draw a tape diagram to determine how many cups of water are needed. ”
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