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Ratio and Proportion

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ratio and proportion worksheet, students solve 22 short answer and multiple choice problems.  Students use rates, proportions, and ratios to solve each problem.
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Lesson 3-5: Proportions and Similar Figures

For Students 9th - 12th
In this similar figures activity, students 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.
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Points on a Line Segment

For Students 10th
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve a problem relating to the length of a line segment.  The location of the points on the segment is given in terms of ratios.  The one page worksheet has one problem with the...
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Basic Proportions Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this middle school mathematics learning exercise, students use cross multiplication to solve proportions. The interactive learning exercise has a "step-by-step" link for an in-depth solution. The one page learning exercise has twenty...
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Clay Portrait Project

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss facial proportions and mix colors similar to flesh tones. In this art lesson plan, students draw and paint a portrait and then translate this image into a 3D form using clay.
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Percent Word Problems

For Students 7th - 9th
In this word problem activity, students find the percent of a number.  This two-page activity contains 18 problems.  Answers are provided on the last page.
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New York State Testing Program

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this state testing worksheet, students solve problems on a variety of topics studied throughout the year.  They find the median, solve algebraic equations, solve proportions, simplify expressions, find percents, and complete...
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Indirect Measurement with Similar Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use similar triangles to find missing heights.  In this using similar triangles to find missing heights instructional activity, students use proportions to find the heights of missing side lengths.  Students find the...
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Calculation the Cricumference of Earth using "Google Earth"

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate properties of circles.  For this eight grade mathematics lesson, 8th graders apply proportional reasoning to data gathered with “Google Earth” to calculate equatorial and polar circumference of the...
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Linear Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this linear equations worksheet, students solve each problem for a given variable.  All problems contain fractions.  Variables appear in the denominator and/or in the neumerator.  This two-page worksheet contains 20...
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Simplify Ratio: Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this finding the ratio in word problems worksheet, students use the work space to solve and simplify. Students solve four problems.
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Sled Kite Proportions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students build sled kites. in this kite building lesson, students must read directions for kite building and enlarge the proportions of the given kite pattern. Students focus on the angles and line of symmetry in their kite. 
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Ratios, Proportions and Percents

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete 3 activities centered around percents. In this ratios, proportions and percents lesson, 5th graders create designs on grid paper that illustrate a variety of percents, solve percent problems mentally, and use...
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Similar Triangles and Proportions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils investigate similar triangles and proportions as they make conjectures about the length of sides of similar triangles. For this lesson plan, have your class construct similar triangles using Cabri Jr so that they share a common...
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Lessons for Beginner Atlatl Users

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research weapons of the Aboriginal people and throw a dart with and without the use of an atlatl. For this cross curricular lesson, 9th graders research the weapons of the Aboriginal people. They throw darts with and...
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Set Design

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore proportional reasoning.  In this middle school mathematics lesson students investigate scale drawings as they create a proportional representation for the carvings on Mt. Rushmore.
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Applying Proportionality in Scale Drawings

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine a blue print and discuss the reasoning behind using blue prints. In this proportionality lesson plan,  students collaborate with their teammates to create a scale drawing. Once that is complete, 6th graders...
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Solve Percent Problems Using Proportions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore proportions and ratios. In this solving percent problems lesson, students examine percent problems including tax and percent of change.
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The Hand of Chandra!

For Students 9th - 12th
In this nebula worksheet, students read about the Chandra X-ray Observatory that captured the given image of a pulsar and its nebula. Students solve 3 problems including using similar triangles and proportions to find the image width,...
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Ratio and Proportion

For Students 9th - 11th
In this ratio and proportion learning exercise, students read problems and solve proportion problems. They determine the best buy and identify the ratio of different sized polygons. This four-page learning exercise contains 7 multi-step...
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Rates and Ratios

For Students 7th - 9th
For 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.
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Basic Skills: Unit Rates

For Students 7th - 9th
In this unit rates learning exercise, students determine the unit rate of given data. This three-page learning exercise contains 20 problems. Answers are provided on the last page of the learning exercise.
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Rates and Ratios 3

For Students 7th - 9th
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.
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Percent Equation 3

For Students 7th - 9th
In this percent equation learning exercise, students use proportions to find the percent of a given number. This two-page learning exercise contains 12 problems. Answers are provided on the last page of the learning exercise.