📚 Part 1: Understanding Ratios

1. Look at this group: 8 red markers and 4 blue markers. Which statement describes this comparison?

The ratio of red to blue is 8 to 4

There are 12 markers total

Red markers are better than blue markers

We need to add more markers

2. A ratio compares _________ quantities.

one

two

three

many

3. Which of these are ways to write ratios? (Check all that apply)

Using words: "5 to 3"

Using a colon: 5:3

As a fraction: 5/3

Using addition: 5 + 3

✏️ Part 2: Writing Ratios Three Ways

4. Your group has 6 green counters and 9 yellow counters. Write this ratio in all three forms:

In words: The ratio of green to yellow is ________________

With a colon: ________________

As a fraction: ________________

5. Draw a picture or diagram to show the ratio from question 4. Use circles, squares, or any shapes you like!

6. Look around the classroom. Find two things you can compare and write a ratio about them.

I am comparing ________________ and ________________

My ratio in words: ________________________________

My ratio with a colon: ________________

7. Sarah has 12 stickers. 8 are stars and 4 are hearts. Complete these ratio statements:

The ratio of stars to hearts is ________ : ________

The ratio of hearts to stars is ________ to ________

For every ________ star stickers, there are ________ heart stickers.

8. Extension Challenge: Can you write the ratio 6:3 in a simpler way? Explain your thinking.

9. Reflection: How do ratios help us understand comparisons better?