Dr. Math has to go into the kitchen to solve this real-world problem. A student is looking for a solution to a ratio problem about baking a cake. You'll need to stir up your knowledge of ratios, fractions, decimals, proportions, and...

Solve for an unknown value x with this fractions calculator. Find the missing fraction variable in the proportion using cross multiplication to calculate the unknown variable x. Solve the proportion between 2 fractions and calculate the...

This lesson explains how proportional relationships can be described using equations. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Using Equations to Describe Proportions."

This lesson explains how proportional relationships can be described using equations. It is 4 of 5 in the series titled "Using Equations to Describe Proportions."

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve for the unknown in a proportion using mental math.

Think Math offers a collection of 43 KET-produced resources from Math at the Core: Middle School, including 17 Scale City videos and interactives about proportional reasoning, 14 Wild Fractions animations and games that feature visual...

Start your engines! This racing game will speed up your math skills by challenging players to find equivalent fractions. The faster you solve the problems the faster the bike goes.

Demonstrate the ability to apply the use of decimals, fractions, ratios and proportions to situations based upon given information about planets in the solar system.

"Connecting learning to the real world" is the goal of the Futures Channel. Through the use of short videos, teachers can integrate real-world examples of how math and science are used in everyday life. Complete teaching guidelines...

Part three of three; The March 2006 8th grade Math test from the State of New York. The test is 12 open-response questions dealing with topics such as algebra (solve for a variable, write function rules), geometry (translations, parallel...

The tutorial investigates proportions and ratios. The lesson includes explanations on solving problems with ratios using cross multiplication.

Provides examples and a video lesson that explains ratios and proportions and shows how to solve them.

SAT Math questions fall into different categories; one of these domains is Problem Solving and Data Analysis. These questions might ask you to create an appropriate equation from a word problem, convert units, or understand the meaning...

At the end of this lesson about ratio/proportion, students will be able to recognize and apply ratios and proportions to solve real-life problems and solve for any unknown component.

In this video, Harry finds money on the sidewalk. He uses ratio, proportion, and some knowledge about shadows to return it to the rightful owner. In the accompanying classroom activity, students investigate whether there is a consistent...

Explore word problems about ratios and watch and listen to all the steps needed to solve.

Word problems allow you to see the real world uses of math! This tutorial shows you how to take a rate and convert it to a unit rate. Then, you can use that unit rate to calculate your answer. Watch this tutorial to learn all about it!

Did you know that chefs must know how to use ratios in order to prepare meals? Learn the value of understanding how to write ratios, ratio proportionality, and ratios in lowest terms in this interactive lesson. Based on real world...

A lesson based on the story, "Oliver's Fruit Salad," where learners explore the concept of proportional reasoning through modeling, student sharing, and questioning. A great introductory lesson for this concept that is sure to engage...

In this video, students visit the Kentucky Horse Park where they are introduced to the question How are speed, time, and distance interrelated? The accompanying activity builds on a demonstration from the video of the length of Man o'...

Using this infographic, learn how wage equity today compares with data from 50 years ago, at the dawn of the equal pay movement. The accompanying classroom activity invites students to explore the change in the gender wage gap from 1965...

Examples are solved to demonstrate using proportions to solve percent problems. Exercises are provided that allow you to check your answers.

Detailed explanations of ratio, comparing ratios, proportion, rate, converting rates, and average rate of speed, all with examples.

In this exercise, students solve word problems that involve using different units. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.