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Bad Date Instructional VideoBad Date Instructional Video
Publisher
New Mexico State University
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Grade
6th - 7th
Subjects
Math
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Media Length
3:36
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Duration
2 hrs
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Year
2014
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Bad Date

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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 determine situations in which a 1:1 ratio is preferred.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

equivalent ratios, ratios, proportional reasoning

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Lead a discussion on how to compare ratios
  • Brainstorm ways ratios are normally used in life

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members should have an understanding of ratios and part-to-part relationships

Pros

  • Includes suggestions for the teacher when presenting the lesson
  • Contains an answer key
  • Provides suggestions for additional activities

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.RP.A.1 6.RP.A.2 6.RP.A.3.a 6.RP.A.3.b 6.RP.A.3.c 6.RP.A.3.d 7.RP.A.1 7.RP.A.2.a 7.RP.A.2.b 7.RP.A.2.c 7.RP.A.2.d 7.RP.A.3

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