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Learning Goals

Below you will find learning goals for a unit covering rates, ratios, proportions, and percents:

Find the best buy
  • calculate unit price of an item to determine best buy
  • use weight units to compare prices
  • calculate price per ounce to determine best buy
  • round to the nearest 100th
Price graphs
  • visualize and calculate unit prices using a price graph
  • construct a price graph
  • use a price graph to check unit price calculations
Long-term savings
  • solve problems involving unit price
  • compare unit prices
  • calculate long-term savings
Data analysis
  • set up ratios to make comparisons
  • use ratio tables to find equal ratios
  • write ratios as simplified fractions
  • decide if two ratios are equivalent
  • create bar graphs
Compare ratios
  • use ratios to compare products
  • determine if two ratios are equivalent
  • use cross products and equivalent fractions to compare ratios
Solve proportions
  • use equal ratios to solve proportions
  • use cross products to solve a proportion
  • determine which method of solving proportions is easiest
Application of ratio and proportion
  • set up and solve proportions
  • use cross products or equal ratios to solve problems
  • use proportions to find equivalent fractions
  • use proportions to determine cost
Estimate percents
  • use benchmarks, mental math, counting and rounding to estimate
Circle graphs
  • convert among fractions, decimals, and percents
  • interpret data in a circle graph
  • construct a circle graph
Discounts
  • calculate discount and sale price
  • calculate savings in a percent off sale
  • determine savings using cuopons
Plan a budget
  • create a circ le graph
  • solve problems involving percent and discounts

 

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