Problem Solving with Ratios and Measurements

This video covers Grade 6 Unit 2 Lesson 16, focusing on solving ratio problems using different methods such as double number lines, tables, and tape diagrams. The lesson includes a warm-up problem, a scenario involving a trip to the aquarium, and activities like salad dressing and moving boxes. Students are encouraged to choose their preferred method for solving problems, fostering ownership of their learning. The video concludes with practice problems that reinforce the concepts taught.

What are the three methods introduced for solving ratio problems?

• Pie charts, tables, and line graphs

• Double number lines, tables, and tape diagrams

• Tables, bar graphs, and tape diagrams

• Double number lines, tables, and pie charts

In the warm-up problem, what is the initial ratio represented by the tape diagram?

• 5 to 2

• 6 to 4

• 8 to 3

• 7 to 3

How many tickets were needed for chaperones in the aquarium trip activity?

• 15

• 12

• 10

• 8

In the salad dressing problem, how many parts of oil are needed for every three parts of vinegar?

• Two parts

• Five parts

• Three parts

• Four parts

How long will it take Andre and Han to move all 72 boxes together?

• Six hours

• Five hours

• Four hours

• Three hours

In the practice problem, what is the total number of animals in the veterinarian's story?

• 35

• 25

• 20

• 30

How many nickels are there in the piggy bank problem?

• 80

• 90

• 60

• 70

In the horse race problem, how much farther does horse A travel than horse B after five seconds?

• 20 feet

• 15 feet

• 10 feet

• 25 feet

How much did Diego pay for 12 books if Andre paid $13 for 3 books?

• $52

• $50

• $54

• $48

What is the area of the triangle in the final practice problem?

• 11.5 units squared

• 10.5 units squared

• 9.5 units squared

• 8.5 units squared