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.”
Complete Lesson Package
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