- Understands the concept of ratio and how it represents a relationship between two or more numbers
- Can identify and distinguish between the terms "part-to-part ratio" and "part-to-whole ratio"
- Able to write ratios using the proper notation
- Can simplify ratios by finding the greatest common factor
- Understands the concept of equivalent ratios and can find equivalent ratios by scaling up or down
- Can solve ratio problems involving finding missing values
- Able to use ratios to solve real-life problems, such as recipe conversions
Tips for continued development: Encourage the child to apply the concept of ratios in various real-life situations, such as comparing prices at the grocery store or measuring ingredients for a recipe. They can also explore more complex ratio problems involving multiple steps or variables. Additionally, the child can practice creating their own ratio problems for others to solve, further reinforcing their understanding of the concept.