In this percents activity, students complete 3 charts in which percents, decimals and fractions are converted. Students also solve 20 problems with the changing of percents to decimals or fractions.

In this online percentages worksheet, students access the Library of Virtual Manipulatives web site and open the percentage tool. They use the online tool to complete 8 multi-step questions making graphical representations and finding...

Sixth graders explore economics by solving business math problems. In this ratio and proportion lesson, 6th graders examine different meals to be purchased at a coffee shop and compare which prices make which meals a better purchase....

In this equivalent ratios worksheet, students solve 4 problems in which equivalent ratios are found by completing a ratio table. Students multiply each term of the fraction by the same number.

For this direct proportion worksheet, students read through an example problem and 2 practice questions on how to use direct proportions. Then, students use direct proportions to solve 20 additional questions.

The learner must use the given constant speed to find the unit rate. A table is made in order to relate the speed to the time and the distance. From the table, learners are able to see the unit rate in miles per minute and miles per...

In this ratios worksheet, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students determine the number of girls/boys and oranges/water given a ratio.

A five-lesson unit challenges teams to design a complex to allow people to colonize the Moon. The teams first work in order to understand the challenge before becoming experts. Expert teams learn about different aspects needed to survive...

Sixth graders pariticipate in a lesson that focuses on the finding of a ratio and using it to set up a proportion in realtionship to creating a scale drawing. This is done using given problems. It would be valuable for students to have...

In this math worksheet, learners examine the answers to a formal assessment focusing on the concepts of ratio, proportion, and percent.

Learners study proportions. In this mathematics lesson, students measure their body length, head length, and ratio of their body, write their findings on a group chart, and discuss how a person's head size or arm span are in proportion...

In this math worksheet, students evaluate and compare the ratios. They also compare the fractions by solving the proportions.

Students experiment with velocity, ratios, and rates. In this data management lesson, students throw a dart with and without using an atlatl and collect and record various data. Students construct ratios based on the data and determine...

In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems involving proportions. They also compare the similar triangles.

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.

Learners estimate the total number of species in Ecuador using the capture/recapture method. They collect data about each species and act as members of a science expedition to determine the total number of species by using mathematical...

Sew up your unit on operations with decimals using this assessment task. Young mathematicians use given rules to determine the amount of fabric they need to sew a pair of pants. They must also fill in a partially complete bill for...

Explore how resizing an object affects its area. The set of lessons challenges young mathematicians to design a mascot for electronic devices. These designs undergo resizing to determine how scale factors of dilation affect area.

Fifth and sixth graders compare decimals to the place-value structure in the base-ten number system. They represent fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a set, as locations on a number line, and as divisions of whole numbers....

Setting financial goals is a common occurrence in middle school that your learners can practice using this activity. They will be able to solve for how many hours Seth needs to work to save up for a skateboard, helmet, and trip. The...

In this math test practice worksheet, students complete a total of 10 problems using a variety of concepts. Page has links to answers and additional activities.

Students practice using ratios to solve real-world problems.

Aspiring astronomers solve problems involving mixed units of the same attribute, including time, money, length, and area. They convert large numbers into scientific notation, then compute and compare ratios to explain why drawing...

For this ratios worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 3 different types of problems. First, they divide each amount shown in the ratio of 2 to 3. Then, students explain why the amounts worked out to be whole numbers.