Introduction to Ratio: Comparing Quantities
Students will understand ratio as a way to compare two quantities and express simple ratios.
Key Questions
- Explain how ratio helps us compare the sizes of different groups or amounts.
- Construct a simple ratio to describe a real-world situation (e.g., boys to girls in a class).
- Analyze how changing one quantity affects the ratio between two quantities.
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