What is Proportion?
Grade 7th Grade · Math · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can define "proportion" and identify the proportion that represents a proportional relationship.
Warm-Up Video
mathantics · 10:30
Math Antics - Proportions
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A proportion is two equivalent ratios that are set equal to each other.
- 2
In order for two ratios to be equivalent, they must have the same value and the same units.
- 3
If three of the values in a proportion are known, you can use cross-multiplication to solve for the unknown value.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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