6th Grade · Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Ratio Language
6.RP.A.1
Definition
The words used to describe a ratio, such as 'for every' and 'to', in the same order as the numbers.
Teach it
Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.
Examples
- For every 3 cats, there are 2 dogs.
- The order of the words must match the order of the numbers.
Key rule
Say the numbers in the same order they appear in the ratio.
Memory hook
'For every' and 'to' — match the word order to the number order.