Mathematics·Ratio & Proportion·procedural
Ratio Problems
Solve problems involving the relative sizes of two quantities where missing values can be found by using integer multiplication and division facts
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is learning to compare quantities and solve problems involving ratios, proportions, percentages, and scale — essential skills for understanding relationships between numbers in real-world contexts.
Evidence of understanding
- If the ratio of red to blue beads is 3:5 and there are 15 blue beads, find the number of red beads
- Use multiplication facts to find the missing value: 'For every 2 apples there are 5 oranges; if there are 20 oranges, how many apples?'
- Explain the multiplicative relationship between two quantities in a ratio context
Assessment prompt
If a recipe uses 3 eggs for every 200g of flour, can Ratio Problems work out how many eggs would be needed for 600g of flour?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.