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Using Ratios: Lesson Instructional VideoUsing Ratios: Lesson Instructional Video
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:35
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Year
2013
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Using Ratios: Lesson

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How do ratios work in geometry? The video answers just this question in order to help your class master an important skill. Using the concept of ratios, this segment in an extensive geometry playlist applies ratio reasoning to measurements and equivalent ratios.

4 Views 8 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

equivalent ratios, ratios, dimensional analysis, unit conversion, unit conversions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Lead a discussion on part-to-part and part-to-whole ratios
  • Conduct a mini-lesson on converting units

Classroom Considerations

  • Individuals should be comfortable with creating equivalent fractions
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Links to other CK-12 ratio resources
  • Shows the different ways to write ratios

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.RP.A.1 MP6

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