6th Grade · Ratios & Proportional Relationships
Unit Rate
6.RP.A.2
Definition
A rate that tells how much for exactly one unit, found by making the denominator 1.
Teach it
Where it is taught, with guided notes, practice, homework, an exit ticket and an interactive Teacher Deck.
Examples
- 120 miles ÷ 2 hours = 60 miles per 1 hour.
- Make the second quantity 1 by dividing.
Key rule
A unit rate is a rate for exactly one unit.
Memory hook
Always land on a denominator of 1.