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Worksheet 2: In/Out Table of Returns of Corn Yields
In this function worksheet, students determine the gross price earned per acre of crops planted. They recognize ratios and proportions as they determine the yield of each crop.
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Math: "Scales"
Third graders investigate ratios and rates. In this third grade mathematics lesson, 3rd graders identify equal ratios and rate and test for proportionality. This lesson is created to be use in conjunctions with a particular...
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Taste Test-- Ratios
In this math worksheet, students mix four "cocktails" of orange juice and lemonade in the different rations specified. Students rate the drinks and determine their favorite combination. Students answer 10 questions about the ratios in...
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Icing On The Cake
Eighth graders follow a recipe, focusing on the concepts of ratio and proportion, to mix a batch of icing. They decorate cupcakes in the form of a pumpkin.
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Do new kinds of insects appear after soil modification?
Students explore and experiment with the concept do new kinds of insects appear after soil modification. They assess and review scientific methods of observation, predicting, variables, math skills, ratio, proportions, graphs and the art...
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Equations of Linear Functions
Teaching linear function relationships using contextual information is beneficial to pupils' understanding. The lesson uses problem solving to build linear functions given different information for each problem. This is the second...
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Measuring the Flagpole
Studets practice problem solving and comparison of quantities, ratios and prproportions. They develop a plan for determining the height of a flagpole complete with drawings and calculations. In addition, they complete a written...
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Earth Moon Scaling
A wonderful lesson incorporating math and physics skills along with specific details about the planetary bodies. The cross-curricular approach makes for a valid activity to challenge multiple ages and abilities. Your class could work in...
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Noise Levels, Bar Graphing, and Fractions
Students research items that can damage hearing. They explore statistics about the decibels of certain objects. From the information collected, students create a bar graph. They formulate ratios to determine what sounds are harmful to...
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Gears and Proportions
Students explore gears. For this simple machines and ratio lesson, students view a video clip in which front and rear bicycle gears are explained. From a set of gear combinations and gear ratios, students identify high and low gear...
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Leveled Problem Solving Solving Proportions Using Cross Products
In this solving proportions using cross products practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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A Blast From The Past
Students investigate ratio and proportion as they solve problems. In this algebra lesson, students calculate the percent increase on salaries and convert between decimals and percents to calculate. They rate job positions from 1936...
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Math Test Practice-Grades 4-6
In this math test practice learning exercise, students complete a total of 10 problems using a variety of concepts. Page has links to answers and additional activities.
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Baseball Proportion
Students work on different mathematical skills that align with state standards. The skill of problem solving is done with reasoning and communication is made to students through solid brain connections to the math concepts.
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Spin Your Turbines
Young scholars relate electrical power and how it works to math. In this geometry lesson, students analyze how a hydroelectric plant works and calculate the amount of electricity that is produced by a typical generator. This lesson uses...
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Using Proportions Homework
In this geometry worksheet, students identify simple ratio and reduce to the simplest forms. They find the measure of missing sides and angles. There are 20 questions.
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Ratio
Students calculate the ratio and apply it to construction. In this geometry instructional activity, students convert between different units and use decimals and fractions interchangeable. They find the fraction of a given amount...
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Estimating Deer Population
Young scholars calculate the deer population using proportion. In this algebra lesson, students apply the concept of ratio and proportion to real life scenario.
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Fractions and Chemistry
In this fractions in chemistry learning exercise, students solve 2 problems where they state all the answers as simple fractions or integers. They determine ratios of molecules in gasoline and they find ratio of molecules in the creation...
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Use Proprotions To Solve Word Problems
Eighth graders explore ratios and proportions and how they are used in day to day life. As an activity, they find their own heart rate and then take a survey of other heart rates in the room. After organizing the data, 8th graders use...
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Proportionality in Tables, Graphs, and Equations
Learners create different methods to analyze their data. In this algebra lesson, students differentiate between proportion and non-proportional graph. They use the TI-Navigator to create the graphs and move them around to make their...
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Exploring Similar Polygons
In this exploring similar polygons worksheet, 10th graders solve 9 various types of problems related to determining whether each polygon is similar or not. First, they write 3 equal ratios to show corresponding sides are proportional to...
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Bagel Algebra
Ninth graders apply proportional reasoning to a real-life situation. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore a series of equations that relate to a display sign that compares the owner’s bagels to competitors bagels. ...
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Proportions in Stories
Students solve problems dealing with ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems using equations and symbols. They correctly convert between percents and decimals.