What is Proportion?

7th GradeMath45 min

Learning Objective

I can define "proportion" and identify the proportion that represents a proportional relationship.

Lesson Flow

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11 min

Math Antics - Proportions

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A proportion is two equivalent ratios that are set equal to each other.

  • In order for two ratios to be equivalent, they must have the same value and the same units.

  • If three of the values in a proportion are known, you can use cross-multiplication to solve for the unknown value.

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Which of the following represents a proportion? Explain why. A) 3 books / 6 days = 9 books / 18 days B) 4 apples / 8 dollars = 2 oranges / 4 dollars C) 5 miles / 1 hour = 10 miles / 3 hours

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