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Scale Skills
In this mapping skills worksheet, learners read an excerpt that describes three different types of scales and how to calculate distance on a map. They respond to two short answer questions using the map provided on the sheet and to...
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Proportions and Scale Factor for Measurement
Students explore the concept of proportion. For this proportion lesson, students use google maps to find the distance the their school is from home. Students discuss what a scale factor is through teacher led discussion. Students...
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Ratio and Proportion: Basic Operations and Applications
Learners explore example problems dealing with ratios and proportions. Afterward, they read story problems and solve them using ratios and proportions. This four-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.
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Measuring Activities
Learners measure using both metric and standard measures. They convert from one standard to the next while measuring distances in their home or classroom.
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Get Geared Up
Middle schoolers calculate gear ratio as they solve word problems. They discuss and find slopes as they relate to real life. Additionally, they hey use ratio and proportion to make predictions and solve problems.
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Rate-of-Work Problems
In this rate-of-work worksheet, 9th graders read word stories and gather information. They write an equation for the story and solve the problem. There are five problems, with answers, provided on this one-page worksheet.
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Applications Involving Quadratic Equations
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 6 word problems. Problems include the necessary equations. Students solve 5 formulas by isolating the indicated variable.
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Worksheet #4: Simplify Algebraic Expressions With Two Variables
In this algebraic expression worksheet, students simplify algebraic expressions and solve proportions, and write equations from story problems. Thirteen of the 49 problems are fill in the blank, and the remainder are multiple choice.
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Horatio's Ratios
View a PBS video entitled Horatio's Drive and explore Horatio's Ratios. Collaborative learners form groups to use Mapquest to determine distances covered. They generate the mathematical averages, ratios, and rates in order to calculate...
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Converting Measurements
Sixth graders convert customary linear measurements. They explore using ratios to convert from inches to feet, ounces to pounds, etc. In groups, 6th graders complete conversions. They explain to the class how to solve their problems.
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Ratio Tables
In this ratio table activity, students complete ten ratio tables. Students identify three equivalent fractions to equal the value of the given one. This one-page activity contains ten problems.
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Quilting with Middle School Students: Using Proportionality to Develop Quilt Designs
Learners use quilt patterns to illustrate ratios. In this fractions activity, students color quilt patterns using given fractions and ratios of colors. A finished "quilt" is assembled from the work of the learners. This is an...
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Ratio and Proportion
In this ratio and proportion activity, students solve 22 short answer and multiple choice problems. Students use rates, proportions, and ratios to solve each problem.
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Percent Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, students find the percent of a number. This two-page worksheet contains 18 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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The Jogging Problem
In this jogging instructional activity, high schoolers solve a distance and rate problem. They determine the rate a jogger runs and calculate when the jogger and a train will meet. This one-page instructional activity...
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Trigonometric Ratios
In this trigonometric ratios worksheet, students determine the value of trigonometric ratios. They find the area of triangles, determine the length of one side, and compute the degrees in an angle. This five-page worksheet...
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Fibonacci and the Golden Number!
In this math patterns worksheet, students review the beginning numbers in Fibonacci's numbers, find the pattern, follow directions and problem solve to find the Golden Number and complete a chart, measure lengths of body parts and find...
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Proportions 1
In this proportion worksheet, students find the missing side of 4 shapes that are similar to their mate. Shapes include triangles and quadrilaterals,. In the second part of the worksheet, students use the scale factor to find...
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Financial Wizard
Students determine the best way to earn money. In this financial wizard lesson, students read a story. They compare different jobs, the rate of pay for each job and the number of hours required to do the job. Students...
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Home Sales Records
Teach your class how to calculate monthly payments on a home mortgage. In this percent activity, students calculate the monthly payment on a home mortgage, and compare different lengths of time and the interest rates for national median...
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Solve Percent Problems Using Proportions
Students explore proportions and ratios. For this solving percent problems lesson, students examine percent problems including tax and percent of change.
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Ratio and Proportion
In this ratio and proportion worksheet, students read problems and solve proportion problems. They determine the best buy and identify the ratio of different sized polygons. This four-page worksheet contains 7 multi-step problems....
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Rates and Ratios
In this rates and ratio learning exercise, students determine the ratio for a given situation. They use proportions to solve problems. This two-page learning exercise contains 4 multi-step problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
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One-Step Equation Word Problems
In this word problem worksheet, students read story problems, write equations to match the problem and solve the equations. This four-page worksheet contains 14 problems. Answers are provided on the last page.