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What's the Difference Between a Ratio and a Proportion?
Many people think they are one and the same. The fact is they are very different.
A ratio is s a fraction like 3/4. It can come many forms such as 3 out of 4 equal parts or 3:4, but fundamentally it is a fraction.
A proportion,on the other hand, is an equation that relates 2 ratios. Such as:
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The early learning standards never really made this clear. The core standards do make this quite clear in the skills that students need to mastery.
Ratios Worksheets |
Proportions Worksheets |
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Fruit Stand Ratios
This is a fun one with real world skills. |
Make a Proportion
A deep thinking activity. |
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Creating Ratios (Ordered)
We work with guided shapes. |
Shopping with Proportions
This one really hits home with kids for some reason. |
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Creating Ratios (Non- Ordered)
Students have to do a bit of organizing here. |
Proportion Word Problems
(Simple)
Everyday problems all people are faced with regularly. |
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Sentence Based Ratios
A step towards the more moderate. |
Proportion Word Problems
(Hard)
These can be difficult for anyone. |
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Finish Off the Ratios
Make your own equivalent ratios. 4 sheets in all. |
Are the Ratios Proportional?
Find an equal proportion or create one. |
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Ratio Word Problems
Very simple straight forward problems. |
Solving for the Missing
Proportions
Solve for x over 4 versions here. |
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Ratio Sentences and Lacrosse
Many teachers rave about this one. |
Horizontal Proportions
We change the typical format to work on the skill more. |
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Write the Ratio of the
Story
Truly reading within the content (math) area on this one. |
Using Proportions to Solve
Word Problems
These can be a bit wordy like national exams. |
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Write the Ratio of the
Story 2
Same format new story from above. |
Solving Proportions with
Decimals
Who would have thought introducing a dot makes it that much harder? |
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Three Way Ratios
We work on different forms of notation. |
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Sales, Stars, and Liquid
Ratio Word Problems
Students like the scenarios in this one. |
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Compare the Ratios
Less than, greater than, or equal. |
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Story Based Ratio Problems
A nice set that mimics national learning standards. |
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Writing Ratios Worksheet
Very introductory based. |
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Reducing Ratios
As simple as it gets in this skill set. |
