students investigate the concept of using a ratio in the work of construction and solve problems using real life applications. They read descriptions of how various types of construction professionals use ratios on the job. The lesson...

Here's a clever math worksheet that has learners measure their hand span, foot length, come up with a ration, then use that information to figure out the hand span, and foot length of basketball giant Shaquille O'Neal. A good activity!

Young mathematicians study probability. In this math lesson, learners calculate odds, and convert those into percentages of probability. Fractions are also used, making this lesson quite rich in some of the more difficult conversions...

Shaquille O'Neal has huge hands and feet, and learners will use those two measurements to practice collecting and extrapolating data using ratios. They record the measurement of foot and hand span of several of their classmates, then...

Engage scholars in a ratio lesson that employs real-world scenarios. Learners will compare the length and width of pictures and use a table to identify ratio patterns. They watch "Math Can Take You Places" and discuss jobs that use math...

Students use polygons to explore division. They use pattern blocks to represent whole numbers and fractions. They discuss divisors, factors, dividend and products. In groups, students present models and solve problems. They justify their...

Pupils take photos from a given distance and determine the height of the person using a scale factor. Pupils calculate the ratio of student actual height to student photo height. They take pictures from 3 different distances to see if...

Conduct research on the Internet about labyrinths and mazes to learn about proportions and ratios. Inquisitive minds design their own maze, one maze is chosen and proportionately enlarged to 20 feet by 30 feet. This is a fun challenge...

Walk your scholars through the process of finding percentages using this problem-solving worksheet! A word problem asks students to figure out how many pieces of a puzzle are left, if the completed 750 pieces make up 60% of the total....

Students explore the concept of ratios. They observe a website of Trident Gum that gives a real life example of ratios. Students practice ratio problems in three forms. They express ratios as a proportion and solve proportions using...

Challenge your eggheads with this task! They write ratios of good, rotten, and broken eggs. Then they write ratios for different-colored marbles. A straightforward assignment that provides needed practice when first learning ratio format.

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.

Pupils calculate actual building measurements from a village map using concepts of ratios and scale in this ten lesson mini-unit. They practice measuring angles, multiplying decimals, estimating height and length, and converting metric...

Middle schoolers construct a basic cylinder out of a piece of paper, then answer seven questions about their cylinder. Questions have to do with measurement, volume, radius, etc.

Using real life examples, learners discuss probability and ratios. They begin by answering a set of questions, and then participate in a probability activity involving a bag of colored cubes.

Skittles and math? Pupils will work as a class to determine how many orange Skittles are in a large bag by using proportions. They will problem solve, estimate, and share their thinking. Then, they will each receive a small bag of...

In this similarities activity, students set up ratios and solve proportions using algebra. All of the equations turn out to be linear with no quadratics to solve. There are 20 questions.  

Sixth graders investigate scale models of toys.  In this scale models of toys lesson plan, 6th graders bring in toys from home to measure.  Students discuss scale and what scale is used with their toys.  Students determine...

In this fractions in space learning exercise, students solve 4 problems where they find ratios of orbit periods of satellites, they find the ratio of Neptune's and Pluto's periods, they determine the location of the planets after 5...

For this ratios and proportions worksheet, learners complete several activities that advance their understanding of proportions and ratios. Students solve six equations and five word problems.

For this ratios learning exercise, students complete several activities for ratios. Students enhance their understanding of ratios and percents.

In this simplifying ratios worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 24 various types of problems. First, they complete each ratio and reduce when necessary. Then, students find the length and width of each rectangle described. They...

In this relating fractions, decimals, and percents worksheet, students recognize the relationships, complete a table with missing fraction, decimal, and/or percent, write fractions in simplest forms, and solve algebraic equations and two...

In this ratios worksheet, students solve 22 problems in which equivalent ratios are found or ratios are expressed in simplest form.