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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Math Today Wing Tabs Save Fuel

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using the USA TODAY Infograph, 'Wing tabs save fuel', ratios and proportions will be used to explore the concept of similarity between a drawing/model and the actual dimensions. The effects of dilation (size change) on an image and...
Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Number: Working With Ratios

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Deterime the ratios of amounts to one another and then simplify.
Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Number: Ratios

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
Test your knowledge of ratios by determining the equivalents and how to interpret the given ratio.
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The Math League

The Math League: Ratio and Proportion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Detailed explanations of ratio, comparing ratios, proportion, rate, converting rates, and average rate of speed, all with examples.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Sat Math Test: Problem Solving and Data Analysis

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
SAT Math questions fall into different categories; one of these domains is Problem Solving and Data Analysis. These questions might ask you to create an appropriate equation from a word problem, convert units, or understand the meaning...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Human Tree: Ratios

For Students 6th - 8th
Watch as the National Museum of Mathematics creates an interesting series of images using ratios. This video focuses on the proportional relationship observed in fractals and challenges you to do some critical thinking using ratios and...
Activity
Rice University

Rice University: Cynthia Lanius: Golden Ratio

For Students 9th - 10th
This site introduces students to the definition of golden ratio. It gives them a chance to estimate ratios and predict which figures are closest to the golden ratio. There is a link on this page that provides charts for students to...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Thirsty for Ratios

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, the students will learn what a ratio is and how it can be used in a comparison. In this lesson, students will also determine how to combine a sports drink in powder form and water to make enough for a whole football team....
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.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: The Fastest Cyclist

For Students 9th - 10th
As a coach for a long distance cyclist, can you come up with a race plan to help him win his ride from Lands End to John o' Groats? This activity is a more challenging follow-on from Nutrition and Cycling and is aimed at secondary...
Interactive
Government of Alberta

Learn alberta.ca: Math Interactives: Rate/ratio/proportion (Object Interactive)

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This highly interactive resource uses the backdrop of digital photography to explore equivalent forms of 3-term ratios. Printable activities, solutions, and learning strategies are also provided.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The interactive assessment examines ratios, proportions, and percents. Students complete 18 questions created by Glencoe. Hints and solutions are included.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Ratio, Proportions, and Percent 20 Questions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The interactive assessment examines ratios, proportions, and percents. Students complete 20 questions created by Glencoe. Hints and solutions are included.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Using Proportional Reasoning

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The mathematics resource consists of an assessment with hints and solutions. Students answer questions that review proportional reasoning.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Interactive Middle School Math 7 for Ccss

For Students 7th
A complete CCSS Grade 7 Mathematics course that includes interactives in every lesson, plus videos, hands-on activities, and questions with immediate feedback. Every lesson also has specifically chosen 'Related Modalities' that teach the...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Jazz and Math: The Beat Goes On

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson will require students to collect data through listening, counting and timing. They will use ratios, rates, and proportions to report data. They will also demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of rhythm and tempo in music.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Proportional Relationships

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice telling whether or not the relationship between two quantities is proportional by reasoning about equivalent ratios. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
Handout
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.
Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Concepts in Trigonometry are explained and illustrated here by a member of the math department at Borough of Manhattan Community College.
Lesson Plan
University of South Florida

Fcat: Using Proportions and Go Fish!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students "go fishing" and use proportions to learn how estimating is used to determine the size of a population.
Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Math World: Golden Ratio

For Students 9th - 10th
Math World explains the Golden Ratio, gives the formula for finding the irrational number, and expresses this value as an infinite series. Also defines and represents the Ratio geometrically, its relationship to the Fibonacci numbers,...
Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Ratios & Percentages: Ratios & Proportions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn about ratios and percentages in the tutorial. The mathematics resource consists of examples and practice problems with answers.
eBook
Math Planet

Math Planet: Proportions and Percent

For Students 9th - 10th
Gain an understanding of percent proportions by taking a look at examples and a video lesson.
Unit Plan
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Proportionality

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Acquire a deeper understanding of the concept of proportionality. Concise definitions, detailed examples, and an interactive worksheet to apply what you have learned.

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