Ratio and Proportion Leading to Slope - Part 2 of NCSSM Common Core Math Series

Explore real-world applications of ratio and proportion in this webinar from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics' Common Core State Standards Math Series. Delve into materials from www.turnonccmath.net, examining concepts such as unit rates, equivalent ratios, and proportional relationships. Learn to use various representations including tables, graphs, and tape diagrams to solve problems and develop understanding of slope and constant of proportionality. Align your teaching with specific NC Common Core State Standards for grades 6 and 7, covering topics from basic ratio concepts to analyzing proportional relationships. Gain access to additional resources, including handouts and presentation slides, to enhance your math instruction and problem-solving strategies.

Syllabus

Intro
GOALS FOR THE SESSION
AN EXAMPLE FROM TURNONCCMATH.NET
RELATIONSHIP FROM TABLE
GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION
BRIDGING STANDARD - RATIO BOXES
DAN MEYERS NANA'S CHOCOLATE MILK PROBLEM
DAN MEYER'S NANA'S CHOCOLATE MILK PROBLEM
RATIO TABLE: CHOCOLATE MILK
RATIO BOXES: CHOCOLATE MILK
HOW CAN WE DEVELOP THE IDEA OF SLOPE AND/OR CONSTANT OF PROPORTIONALITY?
IN LEMONADE EXAMPLE
SWITCHING GEARS: EXAMPLE OF A TAPE DIAGRAM
TAPE DIAGRAMS CONTINUED
CONTENT STANDARDS FOR GRADE 7 RP
RESOURCES FOR THE TOPICS RATIO AND PROPORTION