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Describe the relationship between two factors in a ratio context
You can describe the relationship between two factors in a ratio context.
- Year 6
Describe the relationship between two factors in a ratio context
You can describe the relationship between two factors in a ratio context.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The language "For every __ __ there are __ __ " can be used to describe ratio.
- Objects and diagrams can be used to represent ratio relationships.
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
Using addition and subtraction to connect the parts and whole in a ratio context.
Model all relationships at this stage using the language and notation of multiplication and division.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is 3 x 9 equal to?
Q2.What is 4 x 6 equal to?
Q3.How many 8s are there in 40?
Q4.What is 6 times the size of 3?
Q5.What number is one third times the size of 21?
Q6.Which of these numbers are divisible by 6?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these statements describe this image?

Q2.Write a sentence using 'For every' to describe this pattern

Q3.What does the number 12 in this equation $$3 \times 4 = 12$$ represent in relation to this image?

Q4.What does 3 in this equation $$3 \times 4 = 12$$ represent in relation to this image?

Q5.What does 4 in this equation $$3 \times 4 = 12$$ represent in relation to this image?

Q6.Look at the pattern and tick all the statements that are true
