Mixing Paint, Part 2

Students extend learning about ratios to explore situations where both quantities are given in the same unit.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: 6th Grade

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Use tape diagrams to solve problems involving part-part-whole ratios (e.g., green paint is made from `5` parts blue and `3` parts yellow paint). • Explain when it might make sense to start with the parts or the total when solving ratio problems. (Speaking and Listening)