Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

1. Complete the missing value on the double number line. Explain why aligned positions describe equivalent ratios.
2. Compare mixtures A (4:5) and B (8:11) for juice to water. Are they equivalent? Which has more juice per cup of water?
3. Four notebooks cost $12. The diagram shows the same price per notebook. Complete the missing cost and state the unit price.
4. A student changes the ratio 3:6 to 12:24 by multiplying. Another changes it to 4:7 by adding 1. Test both claims using cross products. Can adding ever happen to preserve a ratio?
5. A student changes the ratio 4:6 to 20:30 by multiplying. Another changes it to 5:7 by adding 1. Test both claims using cross products. Can adding ever happen to preserve a ratio?
6. A mixture uses 2 scoops of powder per 3 cups of water. Complete the missing table entries and explain the rule.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.RP.A.3a, 6.RP.A.2–3a. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 6.RP.A.3 — Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve problems

Bring it into your lesson

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