Framework for Learning:
Writing & Simplifying Ratios
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Getting Started:
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From the menu on the left:
Hover over the Strand: Fractions
Hover over Section 7: Ratios and Proportions
Hover over the Lesson: Writing Ratios
Select and complete the Sub Lessons: Concept
Ex. 1 - Ways
As you work through Concept, complete the corresponding notes and diagram below.
shaded to unshaded
______ to ______ OR
OR ______ : ______
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unshaded to shaded
______ to ______ OR
OR ______ : ______
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When writing ratios, ______________ is important.
As you work through Ex. 1 - Ways, complete the corresponding notes below.
successful to total
______ to ______ OR ______ : ______ OR
Working In It:
From the menu on the left:
From the menu on the left:
Hover over the Strand: Fractions
Hover over Section 7: Ratios and Proportions
Hover over the Lesson: Writing Ratios
Select and complete the Sub Lessons: Ex. 2 - Simplify
Ex. 5 - Simplify
As you work through the lessons, complete the corresponding notes and diagrams on the next page.
Ex. 2 – Simplify
men to women
OR
Simplify.
to
to
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The GCF for 20 and 12 is ______.
OR
To simplify ratios, _____________ by the ____________ ____________ ____________ (or GCF) of the
numbers being compared.
Ex. 5 – Simplify
a) cubes to spheres = _____ : _____
Ratios must be written in _______________ form.
b) spheres and cubes to cones = _____ : _____
We know that a ratio is simplified when the GCF
c) cones to spheres = _____ : _____
of the number comparison is ______.
d) all shapes to cubes = _____ : _____
e) cubes to spheres and cones = _____ : _____
Reflect And Connect:
Talk with your partner about the steps in the process of writing and simplifying ratios.
Write a summary of your discussion in the space provided below.
Make up two ratio problems that require simplifying for your partner to solve. Require your partner to
write the ratios in simplest form three different ways. When your partner has finished the problems,
exchange papers and then check each other’s work. Discuss and correct any mistakes before turning in
your work to your teacher.
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