Creating Unit Rates Using Diagrams

This lesson teaches how to create unit rates using diagrams. It begins with an introduction to unit rates, explaining that a unit rate compares a quantity to one of another quantity. The lesson highlights common mistakes, such as assuming only one unit rate exists. Using the example of decorating cookies, the lesson demonstrates how to calculate two unit rates: cookies per minute and minutes per cookie. The importance of recognizing both unit rates is emphasized, and diagrams are used to visualize the process. The lesson concludes by reinforcing the concept of creating unit rates with diagrams.

What are the two unit rates that can be derived from Annie's cookie decorating scenario?

Why is it important to recognize that there are two unit rates for any given rate?