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Learning mathematics. Calculating with fractions. Ratio. Problem solving. Generalising. Pedagogy. Rich Tasks. Fractions. Enrichment. Mathematical Thinking.

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Broad Topics > Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion > Ratio

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Pi, a Very Special Number

Stage: 2 and 3

Read all about the number pi and the mathematicians who have tried to find out its value as accurately as possible.

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Nutty Mixture

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:2 Challenge Level:2

Use the ratio of cashew nuts to peanuts to find out how many peanuts Rachel has. What would the ratio be if Rachel and Marianne mixed their bags?

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Ratio Pairs 2

Stage: 2 Challenge Level: Challenge Level:1

A card pairing game involving knowledge of simple ratio.

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Ratio or Proportion?

Stage: 2 and 3

An article for teachers which discusses the differences between ratio and proportion, and invites readers to contribute their own thoughts.

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Rod Ratios

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Use the Cuisenaire rods environment to investigate ratio. Can you find pairs of rods in the ratio 3:2? How about 9:6?

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Little Man

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The Man is much smaller than us. Can you use the picture of him next to a mug to estimate his height and how much tea he drinks?

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Number the Sides

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The triangles in these sets are similar - can you work out the lengths of the sides which have question marks?


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