Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 2

Topic

Ratios

Description

The video explains ratios involving more than two items, such as 1:3:4, and how they encompass multiple pairwise ratios. Applications include recipes where ingredients are combined in specific proportions. It demonstrates working forward and backward with ratios to identify components or adjust quantities proportionally.

This is part of a collection of video tutorials on the topic of Ratios and Proportions. This series includes a complete overview of ratios, equivalent ratios, rates, unit rates, and proportions. The following section will provide additional background information for the complete series of videos.

What Are Ratios?

A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. The purpose of a ratio is find the relationship between two or more items in the collection.

Let's look at an example.

Topic

Ratios

Description

This video focuses on ratios written with fractions, showing how to convert fractional ratios into whole-number ratios by eliminating denominators. Applications include recipes and ensuring proportions are maintained in measurements. It emphasizes mathematical manipulation to align ratios with practical uses.

Topic

Ratios

Description

Ratios are compared to fractions, emphasizing differences between part-to-part and part-to-whole relationships. Examples include finding fractions of subsets within a collection and modeling classroom demographics. The video highlights deriving fractional equivalents from given ratios.

Topic

Ratios

Description

The video showcases visual representations like tape diagrams, snap cubes, and grids to solve ratio problems. It includes examples such as determining quantities in coin collections and paint mixtures. Applications involve modeling real-world problems using clear, visual methods.

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Ratios

Description

Numerical methods for handling ratios are explored, such as double number lines and ratio tables. Examples include tropical punch recipes and fruit stand inventories. These methods simplify complex ratio calculations and are adaptable to various practical scenarios.

Topic

Ratios

Description

This video explains generating and comparing equivalent ratios. Examples include simplifying fractions, determining similarity in geometric shapes, and integrating multiple ratios into a comprehensive ratio. Applications extend to geometry and proportional reasoning.

Topic

Ratios

Description

This video introduces rates, a type of ratio comparing different units, such as distance over time (speed) or dollars per hour (wage). Examples demonstrate calculating rates and converting units. Applications include measuring efficiency and performing unit conversions.

Topic

Ratios

Description

The video focuses on unit rates, where the denominator equals one. It includes practical examples like finding the cost per pound of bananas or determining hourly wages. Applications extend to conversions and scaling calculations for various real-world tasks.

Topic

Ratios

Description

Proportions are explained as equivalent ratios used to solve real-world problems. Examples include matching juice mixtures and adjusting recipes. The video uses ratio tables and number lines to scale ratios proportionally in practical applications.