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Punch Mix-up

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss the relationship between equivalent fractions, ratios, and proportions. In this fraction lesson, 5th graders answer questions about a punch mixture in order to find the ratio of ingredients.
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Number: Ratio

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners explore the concept of ratios. In this ratio lesson plan, students complete a ratio worksheet and play a multiplication game that requires them to solve multiplication facts.
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Size Small School

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the concept of scale and ratio.  In this scale and ratio instructional activity, students work in groups to measure a given space such as a hallway, office, or gym.  Young scholars measure their area...
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Proportion Problems

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of proportions. In this proportions activity, 7th graders determine which offer is the better deal given two pizza offers. Students use cross products to solve proportions. Students write directions...
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The Snack Bar

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete a purchase order. In this ratios and patterns instructional activity, 6th graders work in groups to complete a purchase order for a grand opening of the school snack bar. Students use rations to figure out the need...
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Percents

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the concept of percents. In this percents lesson, students discuss the prefix cent and words that contain that prefix. Students make bead necklaces and determine the percentages of certain beads in relation to the necklace.
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History of Our Solar System Time Line

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the concept of ratios. In this ratio lesson, 9th graders construct a to scale time line that starts at the beginning of time. Students determine the correct placement of big events in time such as when the dinosaurs...
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Ratios

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the concept of ratios. In this ratios activity, students use matchbox cars and models of spaceships to explore ratios. Students determine scale for the above mentioned objects in this lecture style activity.
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Ratio, Percent, & Proportions

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of percents, ratios, and proportions. In this percents, ratios, and proportion lesson, 7th graders have 237 ounces of beads to weigh. Students work in groups to weigh the beads in a way so that each...
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Understanding Pi.

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Pupils study the relationship between circumference and diameter to come up with Pi. "In this pi lesson, students measure, record and find the ratio "circumference/diameter" and their average which is an approximation of pi.
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Remarkable Ratios

For Students 6th - 7th
For this ratios worksheet, students examine pictures of 12 cartoon characters. Students solve 12 problems in which a ratio is written to show the number of characters with certain attributes compared to the total number.
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Leveled Problem Solving Ratios

For Students 4th - 7th
In this ratios practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Unit 5: Worksheet 2 - Ratios

For Students 8th - 10th
In this ratio worksheet, students investigate the relationship between the ratio of two sides of similar triangles. Afterwards, they convert fractions, decimals, and percents. This three-page worksheet contains approximately 35...
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Tangent of a Point

For Students 10th - 11th
In this tangent worksheet, students find the tangent of one point when given the length of the sides of a triangle. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Law of Sines

For Students 10th - 12th
In this Law of Sines worksheet, students use trigonometric ratios to determine angle measurement and/or the length of the side of a triangle. This one-page worksheet contains ten trigonometric ratio problems.
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Equivalent Proportions

For Students 7th - 8th
In this equivalent proportion worksheet, students identify ratios written in three different forms (with a colon, with the word "to" and as a fraction). Students write the ratios as a proportion and then determine their equivalency. ...
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Trigonometry Ratios in Right Triangles

For Students 10th
In this trigonometry ratios in right triangles learning exercise, 10th graders solve 6 different right triangle problems. First, they find the values of x and y in each triangle, rounding each to the nearest tenth. Then, students locate...
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Ratios, Proportions, and Percents - Week 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this ratio, proportion and percent worksheet, learners solve problems involving ratios and proportions. They identify the percent of increase and decrease, solve ratio problems with proportions, and find sale prices. This two-page...
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Applications, Proportions, and Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems involving proportions. They also compare the similar triangles.
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Three Bean Salads

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math learning exercise, student compare the recipes for three different salads. Using the concepts of percents and proportions the amount of beans is calculated.
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Introduction To Ratios

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students engage in a lesson that is involved with ratios. They use the jigsaw in order to actively take part in the lesson. Students play the game with the ratio puzzle pieces. The puzzle is completed while using the follow up exercises.
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Are You a Golden Ratio?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of the golden ratio in nature and architectural design. They discuss examples such as petals on a sunflower and the Parthenon. In small groups they take turns measuring their body parts to find a golden ratio.
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Proportionality: The X-Plane Generation

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students meet NASA researchers who describe the relationship between force, energy and motion. They discuss how NASA's experimental X-plane is being tested to make space travel more reliable and show how proportionality and ratios are...
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Cuisenaire Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study fractions by comparing rations using Cuisenaire rods. They make predictions, measure lengths using Cuisenaire rods and explain their answers. Next, they discuss the relationship of the different rods in terms of their...