Checking and securing understanding of converting between ratios, percentages and fractions
I can move fluently between a ratio, percentage and fractions and compare these.
Checking and securing understanding of converting between ratios, percentages and fractions
I can move fluently between a ratio, percentage and fractions and compare these.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A multiplicative relationship can be described by a ratio.
- A multiplicative relationship can be described by a percentage.
- A multiplicative relationship can be described by a fraction.
- It is therefore possible to move between ratio, percentages and fractions.
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
Common misconception
Converting a ratio e.g. 1 : 3 to 1/3 as a fraction.
Drawing out simple ratios using bars can help pupils to see how fractions can correctly be obtained from a given ratio.
To help you plan your year 10 maths lesson on: Checking and securing understanding of converting between ratios, percentages and fractions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 maths lesson on: Checking and securing understanding of converting between ratios, percentages and fractions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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