Section 3 - Ratio, Proportion & Rates

Level up proportional reasoning with algebraic methods, compound measures, and real-world rate problems.

Chapters14

Complex ratio, direct/inverse proportion, compound measures.

Time invested10 hrs

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Chapter 3.1

Ratio problem solving (complex)

Handle multi-step ratio contexts including combinations and scaling.

45 minStart
Chapter 3.2

Direct proportion (algebraic)

Use algebraic equations to model direct relationships.

45 minStart
Chapter 3.3

Inverse proportion (algebraic)

Model inverse relationships and solve related equations.

45 minStart
Chapter 3.4

Proportionality graphs (y = kx, y = k/x)

Plot and interpret straight-line and reciprocal graphs.

40 minStart
Chapter 3.5

Best buy & unit pricing (advanced)

Compare complex deals using unit rates and multi-buy offers.

40 minStart
Chapter 3.6

Currency conversion & exchange rates

Convert between currencies with fluctuating rates.

40 minStart
Chapter 3.7

Speed, distance, time (complex problems)

Solve multi-part journeys, average speeds, and timetable tasks.

45 minStart
Chapter 3.8

Density, mass, volume (advanced)

Apply density formulae to composite materials and context problems.

40 minStart
Chapter 3.9

Pressure, force, area

Manipulate the formula triangle to solve for each variable.

40 minStart
Chapter 3.10

Scale drawings & maps (complex)

Interpret scaled diagrams and convert to real distances precisely.

40 minStart
Chapter 3.11

Similar shapes & scale factors

Link similarity to ratios, area factors, and volume factors.

45 minStart
Chapter 3.12

Rates of change

Interpret gradient as rate and link to contexts like fuel efficiency.

45 minStart
Chapter 3.13

Compound measures

Work across speed, density, pressure, and other compound units.

40 minStart
Chapter 3.14

Proportion problem solving

Synthesize ratio/proportion/rate strategies in exam-style questions.

50 minStart

Next steps

Need a refresher on FDP? Jump back to Section 2, or continue into Section 4 for higher-tier algebra expressions and formulae.