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Get Ready: Use Ratio Reasoning

Ratio reasoning means scaling a known ratio up or down to answer a question. That runs on multiplication, division, and equivalent fractions. Warm those up and you can reason through any recipe or rate.

Readiness Pre-Lesson Unit 3 Β· Lesson 6 Builds toward 6.RP.3
Why this matters for Lesson 3-6: Ratio reasoning means scaling a known ratio up or down to answer a question. That runs on multiplication, division, and equivalent fractions. Warm those up and you can reason through any recipe or rate.
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Words First Β· Review before the lesson

Words to Know First

These are words you'll need to already know to follow this lesson β€” not the new words the lesson teaches. Review each one, its meaning, and the example so the new lesson makes sense from the start.

multiply

Level 1 To add the same number many times to find a total.

Example: 6 Γ— 5 = 30.

divide

Level 1 To split a number into equal groups.

Example: 20 Γ· 4 = 5.

equivalent fractions

Level 1 Fractions that look different but show the same amount.

Example: 3/4 = 6/8 β€” multiply top and bottom by 2.

skip count

Level 1 To count by jumping the same amount each time.

Example: Skip count by 5: 5, 10, 15.

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Quick Check Β· 1 minute

Are the basics warm?

These check the skills you'll need for this lesson β€” not the new lesson itself. Answer all 3, then press Show my path. No grade β€” it just suggests where to start.

1. What is 6 Γ— 5?

2. What is 20 Γ· 4?

3. 3/4 = ?/8 β€” the missing top number is…?

🧱 Start at Level 0. A few basics need warming up β€” that's totally fine. When you open the lesson, choose Level 0 Β· Most support.
πŸ› οΈ Start at Level 1. You've got the idea. Open the lesson at Level 1 Β· Support.
πŸš€ Start at Level 2. Your basics are strong β€” jump straight in at Level 2 Β· Stretch.
⚠️ Answer all the questions first, then press Show my path.

πŸŽ‰ You're ready!

Vocabulary previewed and basics checked. Time to start the lesson.

Start Lesson 3-6 β†’