Introduction to Ratios
Students will understand ratios as a comparison of two or more quantities.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a ratio that compares parts to parts and one that compares parts to wholes.
- Explain how ratios are used to describe relationships between quantities.
- Construct a real-world example of a ratio.
ACARA Content Descriptions
Suggested Methodologies
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