Ratios and Proportional Reasoning · Proportional Reasoning

Scaling and Proportionality

Using tables and graphs to represent and solve problems involving equivalent ratios.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we determine if two ratios are equivalent using different mathematical strategies?
  2. 2What does the steepness of a line on a ratio graph tell us about the relationship?
  3. 3How is scaling used in fields like cartography or architecture?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Number - Grade 6ON: Algebra - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Ratios and Proportional Reasoning
Period: Proportional Reasoning

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