Illustrative Mathematics
Finding a 10% increase
A quick problem to test your mathematicians' knowledge on percent increase. Two different solutions are provided, mental math and computing. Ask your learners to include a description of what they did to supplement their answer.
Illustrative Mathematics
Tax and Tip
Finding out how to calculate tax and tip is a valuable skill that all young adults should be able to do without a calculator. Learners are given a bill and asked to calculate the tax, tip, and total amount. Calculations can be exact or...
National Research Center for Career and Technical Education
Health Science: Back to Basics
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...
Yummy Math
Twinkies
Brian was devastated when Hostess® filed for bankruptcy, and he was also fearful that his favorite snack treat would be lost forever. The snack food was in danger of being lost, your class won't be lost when using Twinkies® as the...
Curated OER
Boorito!
Delicious Chipotle burritos are a big treat, especially when they are offered for only $2.00. This Halloween-themed learning experience isn't tricky, but learners will need to think critically about division with large numbers in order...
Curated OER
Bedroom Redecoration Project
In this bedroom redecoration project, your young mathematicians become interior designers. They plan, draw, and determine finances for the project. They apply their knowledge of working with decimals, geometric shapes, and problem...
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Fit With Fiber
Sixth graders investigate the nutritional value of different types of cereal. They take a survey of students that ate breakfast and create a circle graph with the results. Students examine the nutritional information on the sides of the...
Curated OER
Ratio and Proportion: Proportional Ratios
In this ratios worksheet, students write yes or no for if the ratios given are proportional or not. Students complete 7 number problems and 5 money problems.
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Are You Thirsty? The Effects of Pollution on Drinking Water
Discuss the availability of clean, plentiful water and the causes of water pollution. In groups, sixth graders discuss problem-solving methods for keeping water clean. They explore the function of water treatment plants and perform...
Curated OER
Managing Nutrients in Livestock Manure
Livestock managers reinforce math and science skills while learning about the nutrients found in manure. They predict which animal produces the largest amount and which animal's manure contains the most nitrogen. Finally, they compare...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Ratios and Proportions
The mathematics resource consists of an assessment with hints and solutions. Students answer questions that review ratios and proportions.
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Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Solving Proportions 3
Learners assess their mathematics skills by answering these randomly generated multiple choice questions. Topics included are proportion applications and solving proportions.
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Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Ratios 2
The randomly generated questions examine ratios. Students answer the multiple choice questions which include hints and solutions.
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Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Solving Proportions 4
Questions are randomly created to quiz students on proportions. Hints and solutions are included.
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Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Ratios and Rates
Learners assess their mathematics skills by answering these randomly generated multiple choice questions. Topics included are simplifying ratios, solving ratios, and rates.
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Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Using Proportional Reasoning
The mathematics resource consists of an assessment with hints and solutions. Students answer questions that review proportional reasoning.
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Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Solving Proportions 5
Questions are randomly created to quiz students on proportions. Hints and solutions are included.
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Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Solving Proportions 2
Learners assess their mathematics skills by answering these randomly generated multiple choice questions. Topics included are proportion applications and solving proportions.
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Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Interpreting and Applying Proportions
The randomly generated questions examine proportion word problems. Students answer the multiple choice questions which include hints and solutions.
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Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Solving Proportions 6
Questions are randomly created to quiz students on proportions. Hints and solutions are included.
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Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Exploring Ratio, Proportions, and Percent
The interactive assessment examines ratios, proportions, and percents. Students complete 14 questions created by Glencoe. Hints and solutions are included.
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Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Ratio, Proportions, and Percent 20 Questions
The interactive assessment examines ratios, proportions, and percents. Students complete 20 questions created by Glencoe. Hints and solutions are included.
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Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Using Proportions 2
The online assessment reviews proportion applications. Students complete the multiple choice questions to test their proportion skills. Hints and solutions are included.
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Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes Solving Proportions
Learners assess their mathematics skills by answering these randomly generated multiple choice questions. Topics included are proportion applications and solving proportions.