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Primary Resources

Primary Resources: Ratio and Proportion

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A collection of teacher resources to aid in teaching and reviewing ratio and proportion in math. There are worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, activities, and smartboard activities available for the teacher to download.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Mathline: Bead Dazzling (Proportional Reasoning) [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A comprehensive lesson plan on algebraic thinking where young scholars create and identify patterns using proportional reasoning. Research based, this lesson plan includes technology connections, items for discussion, and extension...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Math: Ratios, Fractions, and Percentages

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This page explores how ratios can be written as fractions. The site also discusses proportions and reducing ratios with problems and examples.
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Math Slice

Math Slice: Ratios and Proportions: Math Worksheets

For Students 3rd - 5th
This tool allows you to create worksheets of word problems involving ratio and proportion.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Nctm: Figure This: Vcr

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource presents an interesting challenge for the serious mathematician with strong reasoning skills. Explore proportional reasoning, probabilities, fractions, and ratios in this challenge to figure out if you always get six hours...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Introduction to Ratio and Proportions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces the concept of ratios and proportions using a variety of visuals and manipulatives.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ratios and Fractions

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A seventh-grade student is having trouble understanding ratios, fractions, and simplest form. Dr. Math to the rescue! Real-world, easy to grasp examples.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: Dragon Scales

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this instructional activity, students create a class mural by using scale, ratio, and proportion. Media resources and teacher materials are included.
Unit Plan
Math.com

Math.com: Similar Figures

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This example provides a clear explanation of how to compare figures to see if they are similar and the formula to determine if the ratios are equal. Interactive practice activities are provided.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Requesting a Task Force to Prevent Child Endangerment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this instructional activity, Roald Dahl's book The Witches is used as a mentor text. Students will attempt to save themselves and the other children. Students will analyze real population statistics from world-wide and details from...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Maybe Maybe Not

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a beginning lesson on the concept of probability. Through a series of informal comparisons, the student will explore the chances of various outcomes of an event. The student will use vocabulary associated with probability.This...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Math Space Odyssey: How Much Do You Weigh in Outer Space?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Demonstrate the ability to apply the use of decimals, fractions, ratios and proportions to situations based upon given information about planets in the solar system.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Cyberchase: Catching the Kidnapper

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad and Digit construct a physical profile of the person who kidnapped Choocroca, a giant cybercrocodile. [2:49]
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Customary Length

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart focuses on reading a customary ruler to the eighth of an inch (introduction to sixteenth of an inch). Conversion in the customary system is introduced using ratios and proportions.

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