Understanding multiplicative relationships: fractions and ratio
This unit introduces the concept of multiplicative relationsihps, and connects fractions to the idea of ratios. Ratios are then explored in depth and used to solve contextual problems. Note the section on exchange rates does not include Australian currency.
- Resource details
- Year level
- Year 7
- Purpose
- Teaching resource
- Strand
- Number
- Topic
- Proportion, rates and ratios Fractions
- Audience
- Teachers
- Format
- Webpage
- Numeracy progression
- Interpreting and representing data (P8) Multiplicative strategies (P9) Interpreting fractions (P8)
- Publisher
Oak National Academy
- Copyright
© Oak National Academy Limited. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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