MSM Unit 1, Lesson 1: Introducing Ratios

Posted April 12, 2024 by bperret

In this lesson students will participate in two activities then create their own ratio puzzles.  In the first activity, they will learn about parts-to-parts ratios and complete an embedded assessment. In the second activity, they will learn about parts-to-whole ratios and complete another embedded assessment. In the third activity, students will create their own ratio puzzles to share.  Throughout the lessons, the language of ratios is reinforced.

Resources:

  • LOs & Standards addressed (teacher guide, pages 2–4)
  • Lesson plan (teacher guide, pages 7–9)
  • Slide deck
  • Activities:
    • Activity 1: Check for understanding 
    • Activity 2: Check for understanding
    • Activity 3: Create-your-own ratio puzzle 

 

 

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