Ratio and Proportion

Scheme of work: GCSE Foundation: Year 10: Term 1:

Solve problems involving the relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found by using integer multiplication and division facts
solve problems involving the calculation of percentages
solve problems involving unequal sharing and grouping using knowledge of fractions and multiples

Use ratio notation, including reduction to the simplest form
express a multiplicative relationship between two quantities as a ratio
understand and use proportion as equality of ratios
relate ratios to fractions
express the division of a quantity into two parts as a ratio
apply ratio to real contexts and problems (such as those involving conversion, comparison, scaling, mixing, concentrations)
understand and use proportion as equality of ratios
solve problems involving direct and inverse proportion, including graphical and algebraic representations
understand that X is inversely proportional to Y is equivalent to X is proportional to 1/Y
construct and interpret equations that describe direct and inverse proportion

Students need to visualise equivalents and ratios by categorising objects and breaking them down into smaller groups.
It is important to apply equivalent ratios when solving problems involving proportion. Including the use of the unitary method.
To share amount given a ratio it is necessary to find the value of a single share.
When two or more measurements increase at a linear rate they are in direct proportion. Inverse proportion is when one increases at the same rate the other decreases.
The constant of proportionality, k, is used to define the rate at which two or more measures change.
Recognising the graphical representations of direct and indirect proportion is vital to understanding the relationship between two measurements.

Ratio amounts are often confused with fractions involving the same digits. For instance, 2 : 3 is confused with 2â„3 or 1 : 2 = 1â„2.
When solving problems involving proportion students tend to struggle with forming a ratio. For instance, 3 apples cost 45p would form the ratio apples : cost.
When writing ratios into the form 1 : n students incorrectly assume that n has to be an integer or greater than 1.