In this proportions and similar triangles learning exercise, learners solve 14 multiple choice problems. Students find unknown sides of similar triangles using proportions. Learners multiply means and extremes to solve proportions.

This lesson focuses on unit conversion, proportions, ratios, exponents, and the metric system. Discuss measurement with your math class and demonstrate how to solve several health-science word problems. Give learners a chance to visit an...

In this similar triangles instructional activity, students use proportions to solve for the missing sides of similar triangles. This two-page instructional activity contains 16 multi-step problems.

In this exploring slope worksheet, students solve and complete 4 different problems. First, they compare an object's weight on Earth to an object's weight on another planet using the information given. Then, students compare this...

If a 150 lb. person can comfortably eat and digest a 1 lb. burger, then how large would the person be who can comfortably eat and digest a 350 lb. burger? For a burger that size, it would take either a large person or a class of really...

Visualize methods of finding percents. Classmates find a percent of a quantity using two methods including a visual model in the 26th lesson plan in a series of 29. By the end of the lesson plan, scholars find percents given a part and...

For this math worksheet, students mix four "cocktails" of orange juice and lemonade in the different rations specified. Students rate the drinks and determine their favorite combination. Students answer 10 questions about the ratios in...

In this math worksheet, students compare four sets of ratios. They solve four proportions. Students use proportions and ratios to solve four word problems.

In this ratio of similarity worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 20 different problems that include defining the ratio of similarity in various figures. First, they determine the ratio of similarity for large and small pairs of...

In this solving proportions activity, 9th graders solve and complete 16 different equations that include using proportions. First, they define a proportion and begin by eliminating the fractions in each. Then, students multiply both...

In this rates and ratio worksheet, students determine the ratio for a given situation. They use proportions to solve problems. This two-page worksheet contains 4 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

In this rates and ratios worksheet, students write proportions to match the given problem. They determine unit rates for a given situation. This two-page worksheet contains 4 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.

For this rates and unit price worksheet, students problem solve and calculate the answers to ten word problems and mathematical equations dealing with ratios, proportion and missing values.

In this proportional reasoning worksheet, students use proportions to solve discount and sale problems. This two-page worksheet contains 4 multi-step problems.

In this similar figures worksheet, learners use proportions to solve 6 short answer and multiple choice questions.  Students use proportions to answer questions about map scales and height of trees given shadow lengths.

In this geometry instructional activity, students use the properties of similar polygons to find the indicated missing length or the scale factor. The two page instructional activity contains twenty-two...

In this angular size and similar triangles worksheet, students use the properties of similar triangles and the ratios of sides to solve for unknowns in given diagrams.

In this proportions worksheet, 8th graders solve and complete 10 different problems that include difficult word based proportions. First, they solve each proportion as described. Then, students write their answer on the line provided for...

In this algebra using proportions learning exercise, 10th graders solve 14 various types of problems by applying algebra methods to geometry. First, they solve each of 8 proportions using cross products. Then, students use the triangle...

In this algebraic expression worksheet, students simplify algebraic expressions and solve proportions, and write equations from story problems. Thirteen of the 49 problems are fill in the blank, and the remainder are multiple choice.

In this ratio measures worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 8 different types of problems. First, they find the largest angle of a hexagon. Then, students solve the proportions shown. They also name the similar figures by filling...

The casual language and popular topic will make this assignment all the more engaging for your middle school math class. They use Starbucks beverage sales and nutrition values to practice ratios, proportions, statistics, and...

Taxi! Have your travelers figure out how far they can go in a taxi for $10.00. They must account for the mileage rate and tip in their calculation. They can set up a table or make an equation to solve for the exact mileage they can...

How does your garden grow? Use proportions to help Tim answer that question. By using their understanding of proportional relationships, pupils determine the number of seeds that will sprout. They create their own linear...