Ratio Concept And Language Math Games

In this series of games, your students will learn to understand the concept of a ratio and use ratio language to describe a ratio relationship between two quantities. The Ratio Concept and Language learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 6.RP.A.1 as written in the common core national math standards.

Scroll down for a preview of this learning objective’s games and the concepts.

Concepts Covered

Ratios happen when there are two or more quantities related. Ratios can have the same units or different units. The term Ratio can be used for same and different units as well. Ratios can be represented as words. Ratios can be expressed using a colon. When expressed as x parts to y parts units may be included.

Ratios have associated rates that relate to the unit ratio (5 feet in 3 seconds has a rate of 5/3 feet for every 1 second). Ratios are expressed as “for each” and “per” There is more than one correct way to express a ratio, all ways are interchangeable. Special attention to the correct placement of units is key.

A preview of each game in the learning objective is found below.

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