What Are Ratio Tables?
Ratio tables help us see relationships between numbers!
A ratio table is a way to organize equivalent ratios. It's like a magic chart that shows how numbers relate to each other in a proportional way. You'll find ratio tables super helpful for solving real-world problems like recipes, shopping, and even sports statistics!
How to Make a Ratio Table
1️⃣ Identify your ratio (like 2 cups flour to 3 eggs)
2️⃣ Create columns for each part of the ratio
3️⃣ Multiply or divide both numbers by the same amount to find equivalent ratios
Let's Practice With Examples!
Example 1: Cookie Recipe
A cookie recipe uses 2 cups of flour for every 3 eggs. Complete the ratio table to see how much flour you'd need for different numbers of eggs!
| Flour (cups) | Eggs |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 6 | 9 |
| 8 | 12 |
Example 2: Basketball Scores
In basketball, for every 2 free throws made, a player scores 3 field goals. Complete the ratio table to see different scoring combinations!
| Free Throws | Field Goals | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 6 | 24 |
| 6 | 9 | 36 |
*Remember: Free throws = 1 point each, Field goals = 2 points each
Parent Tips 🌟
- Kitchen Math: Involve your child in cooking using recipes that need scaling up/down - perfect for ratio table practice!
- Sports Statistics: Use sports statistics (like shots made vs. attempted) to create real-world ratio tables together.
- Visual Aids: Draw pictures or use objects (like buttons or blocks) to physically represent the ratios before writing them in tables.