B2. use knowledge of numbers and operations to solve mathematical problems
Proportional Reasoning is integrated across strands and continues to be one of the top areas for growth identified by EQAO
Multiplicative thinking is an essential skill to develop as it is needed when estimating and creating equivalent fractions/ratios, it allows students to see relationships within and between numbers
Refer to the Ontario Ministry of Education's "Strategies for Mental Math" document for more information on strategies and models.
Use hands-on tools (counters to represent cookies to juice box, linking cubes to show 1 part chocolate to 4 parts milk) to help see the proportional relationships between 2+ items
Ratio Tables
Double Number Lines
Bar Models