Vocabulary:

Compare - In math, to compare means to examine the differences between numbers, quantities or values to decide if it is greater than, smaller than, or equal to another quantity.

Colon - A symbol in math used to represent a ratio relationship. A colon is written as " : "

Fraction -  Shows how many parts of a whole

Ratio - A comparison of two quantities

Part-to-Part - A ratio that compares the different parts that make up the total amount.

Part-to-Whole - A ratio that compares a part to the total amount.

Whole-to-Part - A ratio that compares the total amount to a part. 

What do we know about ratios?

    1. A ratio is a comparison of two quantities.

    2. Ratios can compare a part-to-whole, part-to-part, or whole-to-part.

    3. Ratios can be written using words, with a colon, or as a fraction. 

A ratio is comparison of two quantities.

          What quantities can be compared using the objects on this page? How many different comparisons can you make? 

Ratios can compare a part-to-whole, part-to-part, or whole-to-part.

         Find a part-to-whole, part-to-part, and whole-to-part ratio of the fruit. Is there more than one ratio for each type? 

Ratios can be written using words, with a colon, or as a fraction.

             Race a friend to see who can write the most  ratios using the desserts on this page. Remember to  write the ratios in all 3 ways!   

                                                                                    cookies

cookies to cupcakes        cupcakes : cones            cones

                         Challenge Question

There are 45 students in 6th grade band. The simplified ratio of girls to boys is 3:2. Five girls are absent on Tuesday.

Decide if each statement about the band class is true or false:

1. The ratio of girls to boys on Tuesday is 9:11

2. On Tuesday, there are 22 girls in band class.

3. There are usually 27 girls and 18 boys in band.

4. On a day when every student is in class, there are twice as many girls as boys. 

For this project you will work with a partner to create your own "(not so) Boring Math Book" about unit rates. 

Your book must include:

-Essential vocabulary and definitions relevant to unit rates. 

- 3 Tasks/Activities relevant to unit rates.

- A challenge question relevant to unit rates.

                                          FYI...

1. Watch the "How To Create a Story Jumper Book" Youtube video posted in Google Classroom.

2. A Story Jumper account linked to our classroom has already been created for you. Follow the link posted in Google Classroom and login using your Google login and password.

3. You may work with a partner on this project. 

4. This project is due Friday, January 14. You will be given time in class to work on your project. If you do not use your time productively, you will be responsible for finishing on your own time. No late project will be accepted.