Step 7 Objective

Divide a quantity into two or more parts in a given ratio; use the unitary method to solve simple word problems involving ratio and direct proportion.


What if pupils find this a barrier?

Use Ratio strips ITP - Zip file (458Kb) to provide a visual image to support the understanding of ratio, e.g. to divide £44 in the ratio 1 : 3


diagram showing one block numbered eleven pounds next to three stacked blocks, each numbered eleven pounds


See phase 3 of the unit plan in the Year 8 multiplicative relationships mini-pack - Acrobat pdf document (204Kb) which is focused on problem solving. - Acrobat pdf document (203Kb)