Comparing Deals with Ratio Tables for Grade 6
A practice worksheet for 6th graders where students build ratio tables to compare unit prices and rates, such as juice box deals across two stores. It builds ratio reasoning, scaling to common quantities, and deciding which option offers the better value, and it includes a worked example to model the strategy before students work independently.
“I need a worksheet that gives students problems where they need to create ratio tables to compare ratios”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce the common-quantities strategy with a whole-class walkthrough of the juice box example before students start, so they see why scaling both tables to a shared quantity makes comparison possible.
- Discussion question: Why does picking a quantity that is a multiple of both denominators make the comparison easier, and could you compare the deals another way?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a blank two-column ratio table template and have them fill in one scaled row at a time, checking each multiplication with a partner.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to compare three stores with non-multiple package sizes and justify which strategy is most efficient.
- Estimated time: About 30 to 40 minutes for the example and practice problems, which works well as a station or independent practice block.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Introduce the common-quantities strategy with a whole-class walkthrough of the juice box example before students start, so they see why scaling both tables to a shared quantity makes comparison possible.
- Discussion question: Why does picking a quantity that is a multiple of both denominators make the comparison easier, and could you compare the deals another way?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a blank two-column ratio table template and have them fill in one scaled row at a time, checking each multiplication with a partner.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask them to compare three stores with non-multiple package sizes and justify which strategy is most efficient.
- Estimated time: About 30 to 40 minutes for the example and practice problems, which works well as a station or independent practice block.
Comparing Deals with Ratio Tables for Grade 6
A practice worksheet for 6th graders where students build ratio tables to compare unit prices and rates, such as juice box deals across two stores. It builds ratio reasoning, scaling to common quantities, and deciding which option offers the better value, and it includes a worked example to model the strategy before students work independently.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free