Lesson on Rates and Ratios

6.RP. 1,2 Ratios,
Unit Ratios and

Unit Rates

5/10/2024

This session will be recorded for learning purposes.

https://www.desmos.com/testing/northcarolina/scientific

I will be able to:

●Describe a ratio
relationship as
multiplicative

●Express ratios as
equivalent unit ratios

●Find and interpret
both unit ratios in
context

Agenda



1. Complete Quizizz


2. Complete 5/10 Ratios and Unit Rates Exit Ticket

Learning Goals

​Watch the video, take notes, pause and try to answer some of the questions on your own.

Multiple Choice

What is a Ratio?

• A Denominator

• A comparison of two quantities

• A Mixed Number

• Order of Operations

Multiple Choice

How many ways can you write a ratio?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

What is the ratio of bananas to apples?

• 2 : 14

• 2 to 7

• 5 : 7

• 7 to 2

Multiple Choice

What is the ratio of birds to All Animals?

• 18 to 8

• 3 to 18

• 11 : 18

• 7 : 3

• 3 : 25

​Watch the video, take notes, pause and try to answer some of the questions on your own.

Multiple Choice

$$\ \frac{65\ miles}{3\ hours}$$  Is this a rate or a unit rate?

• rate

• unit rate

Multiple Choice

$$\frac{3\ pages}{1\ \min ute}$$  Is this a rate or a unit rate?

• rate

• unit rate

Real World Example 1

Real World Example 2

Multiple Choice

You travel 150 miles on 5 gallons. How far did you travel per gallon?

• 15 miles
• 30 miles
• 3 miles
• 25 miles

Multiple Choice

The car travels 440 miles in 8 hours. What is the unit rate?

• 12 miles per hour
• 55 miles per hour
• 110 miles per hour
• 44 miles per hour

Multiple Choice

Four pounds of bananas cost $6.  What is the cost per pound of bananas?

• $24 per pound
• $1.50 per pound
• $1 per pound
• $6 per pound

Multiple Choice

If Justin can type 408 words in 4 minutes, how many words can he type per minute?

• 102 words per minute
• 100 words per minute
• 400 words per minute
• 412 words per minute

Multiple Choice

You spend $40 on 5 pounds of concrete. What is the unit rate in dollars per pound?

• $8 per pound
• $5 per pound
• $35 per pound
• 0.125 pounds per dollar

​Watch the video, take notes, pause and try to answer some of the questions on your own.

Multiple Choice

Complete the ratio table.

• 6

• 8

• 9

• 5

Multiple Choice

What is the missing number in this table?

• 10

• 25

• 50

• 35

Fill in the Blanks

Time to Practice!

Group A – Guided Practice

Group B – Teacher Led

Group C – Mastery Skills

Recommended IXL Practice Skills:
Goal Smart Score of 80% or better

Goal Skills
S.3 Write a ratio: word problems SBQ

S.15 Ratios and rates: word problems ZB9

Supporting Skills
S.1 Write a ratio 83K

S.9 Unit rates JSZ

IMPORTANT: Stay on task and ask for
help as needed. You will have a
graded exit ticket on these concepts
so make sure you understand!

Multiple Choice

What is the ratio of flour tortilla to the total number of tortillas?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

How many trucks and cars could be in the parking lot?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Which measure represents the amount of strawberries Alan uses for every cup of fruit salad?

• 3/8 cup

• 3/5 cup

• 5/8 cup

• 5/3 cup

Multiple Select

Select EACH true statement.

• For every 2 gallons of gas, he used 16 fluid ounces of oil.

• For every 3 gallons of gas, he used 3/8 fluid ounces of oil.

• For every fluid ounce of oil, he used 1/8 gallon of gas.

• For every 40 fluid ounces of oil, he used 10 gallons of gas.

Multiple Choice

Which contains an equivalent ratio of hearts to stars?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Fill in the Blanks

Multiple Choice

Which two ratios can also be included in the table?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Multiple Choice

Which ratio is an equivalent ratio to the model Jake drew?

• 2 : 8

• 8 : 6

• 4 : 12

• 12 : 4

Multiple Choice

What is the unit rate for Cory's baseball cards?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Reminders

5/10 Ratios and Unit Rates Exit Ticket

Exit ticket counts as both participation point and

a graded assignment. Continue IXL practice if

needed and remember, your teacher(s) are always

here to help!

Finished Early? - Extension Choices

If you feel confident about your work and this concept, choose from any of the following options
to work on until the end of class. Feel free to keep practicing once class has ended to keep
growing!

1: Start on your daily exit ticket in Formative. If you need additional practice, choose from the
IXL links listed or reach out to your teacher for additional resources or recommendations.

2: Close your gaps by completing skills specifically recommended for you based on your IXL
performance!

Scroll until you
see “Algebra &

Algebraic

Thinking" then
choose a skill
from that list.

Utilize the videos
and explanations
if you get stuck!