Using a scale drawing with some dimensions missing, aspiring do-it-yourself homeowners calculate the remaining sides of a compound-shaped room. They apply the principles of ratio and proportion to determine how much crown molding will be...

In this middle school mathematics learning exercise, middle schoolers use cross multiplication to solve proportions. The interactive learning exercise has a "step-by-step" link for an in-depth solution. The one page learning exercise has...

In this finding the ratio in word problems activity, students use the work space to solve and simplify. Students solve four problems.

In this ratios worksheet, students solve 20 problems that pertain to equivalent ratios and writing ratios in the simplest form.

Bring fall to your math class this year with a seasonal worksheet! Learners practice writing and simplifying ratios with a proportions worksheet that uses colorful autumn foliage to represent each figure.

In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders examine the effect of changing the dimensions of a figure proportionally on the perimeter, circumference, and area.  The one page worksheet contains six problems.  Answers are...

For this ratios worksheet, middle schoolers write yes or no for if the ratios given are proportional or not. Students complete 7 number problems and 5 money problems.

Here is the first of two printable ratio worksheets. For the first three problems, pupils count the numbers of two different objects and simply write down the ratios. There are then four problems in word form for which they also write...

Here is a set of 24 pairs of numbers for which kids reduce the ratios to their simplest form. It is a simple and straightforward assignment, meant by the publisher to address CCSS.Math.Content.6.RP.3. Note, however, that it only requires...

Analyze data on a graph to answer three questions after a robot race. Learners practice comparing ratios and reading points on a graph. Answers may vary on the last question based on accuracy of graphing. Use the lesson along with...

Middle-schoolers solve various problems related to proportions. They write ratios in word form and then, replace the words with numbers. Pupils also write an equation in which they will cross-multiply to solve the proportion. This is an...

This is how long we mow the lawn together. The assessment requires the class to work with combining ratios and proportional reasoning. Pupils determine the unit rate of mowers and calculate the time required to mow a lawn if they work...

Student statisticians calculate ratios to determine how many shades of green were mixed by Ms. Baca's art class. They graph the number of blue parts against the number of yellow parts for each combination and discover that some produce...

Packing for a trip? This activity allows learners to decide how many magazines and protein bars they can buy with twenty dollars. They can organize their work in a chart to track how many items they can purchase. There are two different...

In this proportion worksheet, young scholars read story problems, identify the ratios, set them equal to each other, and solve the proportion. There are 11 story problems in this two-page worksheet.

Why do all sizes of pictures not show the same thing? Class members analyze aspect ratios of various sizes of photos. They determine which sizes have equivalent ratios and figure out why some pictures need to be cropped to fit...

How much land does a parcel hold? How much fertilizer does it take for a field of corn? Pupils answer these questions and more as they apply ratio reasoning and unit analysis. 

See how design and geometry go hand in hand. The activity asks learners to use geometry to design a backyard garden given dimensions of each feature. Scholars work with ratios and scale to develop an accurate scale drawing that includes...

In this ratios activity, students, after reviewing and discussing the definition of what a ratio is and then studying the example shown, problem solve ten multiple choice ratio math problems.

Learners complete ratio word problems containing one and two-digit numbers. They complete 10 multiple choice questions.

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.

Cut-and-paste a great activity into your lesson plans. Scholars analyze real-world problems involving proportions. To change things up a bit they cut-and-paste quantities to create a proportion on their way to solving the problems.

In this ratio and proportion worksheet, students solve 12 problems in which the ratios of shaded and unshaded tiles are calculated. Students use the provided pictures to write ratios.

In this ratio and proportion worksheet, 6th graders solve and complete 5 different types of problems. First, they determine the amount of money each person receives. Then, students calculate the recipe at the bottom of the sheet for 3...