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Belly Dancer Problem
In this math worksheet, students determine the rate at which belly dancers lose weight. This worksheet contains one multiple-step word problem. It may be used as a problem of the week.
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Ten Multiple-Choice Rate, Ratio, and Proportion Problems
In this rate, ratio, and proportion worksheet, 7th graders solve ten multiple-choice problems. The solutions are provided by clicking on the "show answers" on the bottom of the page.
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Solving Proportions
In this proportions worksheet, students solve 20 proportions. Students multiply the means and extremes in order to find a missing variable.
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Proportions
Learners study proportions. In this mathematics lesson, students measure their body length, head length, and ratio of their body, write their findings on a group chart, and discuss how a person's head size or arm span are in proportion...
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Currency Exchange
Students investigate the currency exchange rate. In this middle school mathematics instructional activity, student use proportions to exchange between the U.S. dollar and the euro. Students come up with a product they would...
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Currency
Students investigate currency and exchange rates. In the middle school mathematics lesson, students use ratio and proportion to convert from one type of currency to another. Students solve problems involving currency exchange.
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Recipes and Ratios
Students use ratio and proportions to adjust recipe size. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students investigate Native American food and adjust the recipe size for said foods to the number of servings needed to feed the...
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Ratio and Proportion
Students investigate ratio and proportion. In this middle school mathematics lesson plan, students write ratios and find equal ratios. Students use ratio and proportion to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy body...
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Percent Applications
In this percent application worksheet, students solve word problems containing concepts such as percent, proportions, sale price, discounts, interest, commission, tax, and more. Students complete 11 problems.
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Proportional Segments Between Parallel Lines
Students identify similar triangles. In this proportional segments lesson, students identify corresponding sides, set up ratios, and find the length of the missing side of a triangle. They use the parallel/proportionality...
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Proportion Problems
In this proportion worksheet, students use work space provided and state whether rations are proportional. Answers are included on page 2.
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Proportions
In this ratios worksheet, learners find the missing number in the second ratio in the problem. Students complete 9 ratio/proportion problems.
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Atlatl Lessons for Grade 8
Eighth graders explore the weapons of the Aboriginal people. In this eight grade math/science lesson, 8th graders collect and analyze data regarding the speed and distance of a dart thrown with an atlatl. Students choose the...
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What is the connection between rice and estimation?
Sixth graders investigate estimating. In this estimating lesson, 6th graders estimate how much rice is eaten around the world. Students estimate the percentages of rice eaten by other countries. Students compare rice production to...
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What proportion of rough rice is prepared into consumable rice?
Fifth graders find the percentages of rough rice that can be eaten. In this percentage lesson, 5th graders look at 100 lbs. of rough rice and see the steps needed before it can become the white rice sold in stores. They find the...
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Bagel Algebra
Ninth graders apply proportional reasoning to a real-life situation. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore a series of equations that relate to a display sign that compares the owner’s bagels to competitors bagels. ...
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Ratio & Proportion for Algebra I
In this ration & proportion for Algebra I worksheet, students answer twenty-three word problems involving ratio and proportion.
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Ratios, Proportions, and Percents
Eighth graders use ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems. In this using ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems instructional activity, 8th graders estimate the cost of a road trip. Students estimate...
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My Test Book: Ratios and Proportions
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding ratios and proportions. Students may view the correct answers.
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Ratio and Proportion: Proportional Ratios
In this ratios worksheet, students write yes or no for if the ratios given are proportional or not. Students complete 7 number problems and 5 money problems.
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What's My Ratio?
Students investigate ratios of various objects. In this ratios of various objects lesson, students draw pictures on graph paper and then dilate or shrink the image. Students determine the ratio of their pictures. ...
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Altitude Locator
Students use protractors, strings, and straws to construct a device used to determine the height of tall objects. For this applied geometry lesson, students use common objects to construct a tangent height guide. They use principles of...
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Physics Lab Rockets
Students construct and test balloon rockets and a model rocket. In this rocket science instructional activity, students use an inquiry-based method to master balloon rockets and have a shoot-off with the goal of attaining the highest...
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Proportion Problems
In this proportions worksheet, students complete proportion word problems including one and two digit numbers. Students complete 6 numbers.