B2.9 represent and create equivalent ratios and rates, using a variety of tools and models, in various contexts
Proportional Reasoning is integrated across strands and continues to be one of the top areas for growth province-wide as identified by EQAO
Multiplicative thinking is an essential skill to continue 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