Exploring Ratios and Proportions

Exploring Ratios and Proportions

Grade 6th Grade · Math · 30 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can define a ratio and a proportion and give examples of each.

Warm-Up Video

mathantics · 10:30

Math Antics - Proportions

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    A proportion is two equivalent ratios that have the same value and units.

  • 2

    When setting up a proportion to solve for an unknown, make sure the units are the same in both ratios.

  • 3

    The process of cross-multiplying can be used to solve a proportion with an unknown value.

Practice Questions

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Give an example of a proportion using the ratio 3 books in 7 days. Explain why the ratios are equivalent.

Teacher Guide

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  • Answer keys for all questions
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