6.RP.A.1 lessons
Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities.
The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics code 6.RP.A.1 asks students to: “Understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities.” These Fieldbook lesson teaches it hands-on, with everyday materials, a printable teacher guide and a student sheet.
Mix It, Pace It: Ratio, Rate and Percent Grades 6–7
- Why doesn't the big batch match? 50–60 min
Teams mix a green paint from 2 spoons of blue and 3 of yellow, then try to make a bigger batch that matches. Adding 2 more spoons of each gives a different green; doubling both gives a perfect match. Students explain ratios, equivalent ratios and ratio tables, and part-to-part and part-to-whole ratios.
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