Pbs Learning Media: I <3 Math: Unit Rates

This turn-key unit on ratios and unit rates walks through a 30-lesson unit on teaching proportional reasoning, with each lesson broken into detailed teaching notes and time allotments for all parts. An unbelievable resource when taken...

This "I <3 Math" episode uses real-world comparisons to convert rates into equivalent percentages.

This "I <3 Math" episode illustrates how to divide fractions by whole numbers, and how to divide whole numbers by fractions. [2:45]

This "I <3 Math" episode shows how to visualize dividing fractions when problem-solving. [3:31]

This video is an introduction to the concept of ratios that provides real-world examples. This "I <3 Math" episode defines ratios, discusses combining ratios, and demonstrates the correct ways to write ratios. [2:37]

This video explores positive and negative integers and how we use them in the real world. This "I <3 Math" episode explains the difference between positive and negative numbers and how these numbers can be represented on a number...

This video series introduces key Common Core concepts in 4th-8th grade mathematics. Each video focuses on building a conceptual understanding of a topic so that students understand the "how" and "why" behind mathematical problem-solving.

What is unit rate? How is a ratio converted to unit rate? Really, it's just about getting the denominator of a ratio to be 1. When the denominator is 1, the ratio is a unit rate. Check out this video as the instructor illustrates a few...

Learn how to use fractions to interpret food labels and make healthy eating choices.

Cupcakes, cupcakes, cupcakes! Where shall we buy some cupcakes? There are two stores selling cupcakes and we would like to know which one has the better deal. The instructor demonstrates how to find a unit rate for the cupcakes at each...