New Mexico State University
Atlantean Dodgeball
Develop ratios within sporting games. Class members watch a video about dodgeball and see how coaches compare the scores. Pupils then work with ratios to compare the scores throughout the tournament. Using their knowledge of ratios, they...
New Mexico State University
Bad Date
Get the best ratio for a good date. The class watches a video where dates are rated based on the ratio of words spoken. Pupils then use the ratios in the video along with other given ratios to find equivalent ratios. Finally, they...
PBS
Career Connections | Supply Chain Manager
Managing a supply chain is all about monitoring inbound and outbound products. Meet one manager who uses computer technology to make sure all runs smoothly.
PBS
Career Connections | Construction Manager
Don a hard hat and grab an iPad; both are essential tools for construction managers. A short video details the education, skills, and tools required for those interested in a career in this fast-growing field.
PBS
Career Connections | Bookkeeping and Accounting
Keeping track of the finances is the job of the accountant and the bookkeeper. Find out what skills add up to make it in the world of ledgers and numbers.
New Mexico State University
Ratey the Math Cat
Find a perfect way to recognize rates. The class first watches a video that emphasizes the word per when referencing a rate. Pupils then use their knowledge to create their own rates via station activities. Finally, individuals use...
PBS
Math with Jake: Frequencies and Pitch
Be an octave above the rest. A musician explains how to write music in different time signatures. An interesting resource continues to demonstrate ratios using the pitch of musical notes and hertz. Pupils use a pitch table and determine...
PBS
Math with Jake: Transposition Using Ratios
The star of the show is ratios. The informative resource explains how to transpose music using ratios. Individuals transpose the song "Twinkle, Twinkle" in the activity by applying their ratio skills. The activity challenges class...
PBS
The Lowdown — The Math of Credit Cards
Take credit for finding a great lesson on credit cards. Future consumers first learn about lines of credit and credit cards by watching a video. They then work through some problems on simple interest and monthly payments.
PBS
The Lowdown — Percents Combined: Proportional Relationships with Multistep Ratio and Percent Problems
Multiple discounts are always a good thing. Viewers of an informative video see how to calculate sale prices by applying multiple percent discounts. They also learn to determine the resulting total percent discount by multiplying ratios.
PBS
The Lowdown — Defining and Calculating Percents
Don't discount the lesson. Part of The Lowdown: Real-World Math series, an engaging video shows viewers how to calculate percent discounts using the idea that percents are ratios out of 100. It also looks at how to determine whether a 20...
Mathispower4u
Problem Solving Using Distance, Rate, Time (Running)
Go the extra mile to learn about distance. Scholars learn to apply the distance, rate, and time formula by watching a short YouTube video. The narrator of the video works through several examples using running contexts.
Anywhere Math
Ratios and Rates (Advanced)
At this rate, you'll know all about ratios in no time. Scholars view a short video that discusses advanced concepts regarding ratios and rates. They first determine the speed of a subway from a graph, and then find unit rates given...
Virtual Nerd
How Do You Use Unit Rates to Compare Rates?
Cupcakes, cupcakes, cupcakes! Where shall we buy some cupcakes? There are two stores selling cupcakes and we would like to know which one has the better deal. The instructor demonstrates how to find a unit rate for the cupcakes at each...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: I <3 Math: Unit Rates
This "I <3 Math" episode defines unit rates and discusses their relationship to ratios. [2:01]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Real Life Math: Nurse
In this video, learn how mathematics--specifically, proportion, ratio, rate, and conversions--are used in the professional responsibilities of a registered nurse working on the surgical trauma floor. In the accompanying classroom...
Math TV
Math tv.com: Basic Mathematics: Ratios Are Fractions
Videos offering step-by-step solutions to problems involving ratios. A math teacher and students will show you how to figure out answers to "write the ratio 16 to 48 as a fraction in lowest terms," "give the ratio of 2/3 to 4/9 as a...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Simplifying Measurement Ratios
This lesson demonstrates how to simplify ratios containing measurements. Students can watch a video tutorial and then take an online quiz.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Ratios
Define the term ratio and how to find and apply ratios to real world applications.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Ratios and Fractions
This video tutorial describes the relationship between ratios and fractions. The lesson includes detailed examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Simplifying Measurement Ratios
Determine how to simplify measurement ratios and the importance of using the correct units.
Math Antics
Math Antics: Mixed Numbers
Gain a basic understanding of mixed numbers and how they relate to improper fractions by watching this easy to understand video tutorial. Additional resources are available as part of a paid subscription service. [12:46]
Math Antics
Math Antics: Ratios and Rates
Gain a basic understanding of ratios and rates by watching this easy to understand video tutorial. Additional resources are available as part of a paid subscription service. [8:49]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ratios and Proportions: Ratios as Fractions in Simplest Form
This video shows how to write a ratio as a fraction in simplest form.