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| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What topic | equivalent ratios |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Include homework | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Equivalent Ratios
Year/Grade 6
Mathematics
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, particularly focusing on ratio and proportion concepts.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Ratios | 5 min | Briefly explain what ratios are. Provide simple examples and engage students in a discussion about where they see ratios in real life. |
| 2 | Understanding Equivalent Ratios | 10 min | Define equivalent ratios. Show examples on the whiteboard. Use visual aids to highlight equivalent ratios (e.g., using drawings or fraction bars). |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 5 min | Distribute ratio tables handouts. Have students work in pairs to find equivalent ratios using the tables. Circulate around the classroom to assist as needed. |
| 4 | Independent Practice | 5 min | Assign a worksheet with problems that require students to identify and create equivalent ratios on their own. |
| 5 | Real-Life Applications | 3 min | Present a real-life scenario that involves ratios (e.g., recipes, maps). Discuss as a class how to apply equivalent ratios to solve these problems. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 min | Hand out a homework sheet with additional practice problems on equivalent ratios. Explain that homework will be checked but won't require presentations. Focus on completion. |
Students will receive a worksheet with problems related to equivalent ratios to reinforce the lesson's concepts at home. Parent/guardian signatures will be encouraged for accountability, but students will not present these in class.