Use multiplication and division to calculate unknown values in ratio problems
You can use multiplication and division to calculate unknown values in ratio problems.
Use multiplication and division to calculate unknown values in ratio problems
You can use multiplication and division to calculate unknown values in ratio problems.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different representations can be used to show the same mathematical structure.
- Ratio tables show the multiplicative relationship between variables.
Keywords
Ratio - A ratio shows the relative sizes of 2 or more values and allows you to compare a part with another part in a whole
For every - For every allows you to talk about the relative sizes of the values e.g. for every 2 squares there is 1 triangle
Common misconception
Seeing multiplication and division as inverse operations e.g. dividing by 2 and multiplying by half.
Encourage pupils to express the relationships between values using both multiplication and division.
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