6th Grade Math

Ratios, proportions, and algebraic thinking for sixth grade students.

Understanding RatiosIntroduction to ProportionsAlgebraic Thinking: Expressions and Variables
Solving Ratio and Proportion ProblemsUsing Variables to Write and Solve EquationsRecognizing Patterns and Relationships
Using Ratios in Cooking and RecipesProportions in Maps and ModelsAlgebra in Everyday Decisions
Breaking Down Word ProblemsChecking Your Answers
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Practical Applications

Using Ratios in Cooking and Recipes

Ratios in Cooking

Recipes use ratios to keep flavors balanced. If you double a recipe, you need to double all ingredients to keep the taste the same.

Adjusting Recipes

Use ratios to make more or less food without messing up the recipe. This is great for parties or family meals!

Real-World Practice

Practice by scaling a simple recipe up or down to serve different numbers of people.

Examples

  • A recipe calls for 2 cups of rice and 3 cups of water. To make half, use 1 cup of rice and 1.5 cups of water.

  • If you want to triple a recipe that uses 1 egg and 2 cups of milk, you’ll need 3 eggs and 6 cups of milk.

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Proportions in Maps and Models