Simplifying Ratios

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Simplifying Ratios

 

Students learn to simplify ratios using the highest common factor.

Later, as learning progresses, they solve problems involving proportional reasoning.

Differentiated Learning Objectives
  • All students should be able to simplify a ratio using common factors.
  • Most students should be able to simplify a ratio using the highest common factor fully.
  • Some students should be able to calculate equivalent ratios involving multiple units.
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Ratio and Proportion Foundation

Ratio and Proportion Higher

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