Maths
Scaling Ratios
Scale a ratio up or down to find a missing quantity, including recipe and mixture problems.
MathsAge 11+25 minutes
What this topic covers
- Scale one part of a ratio and apply the same multiplier to the other.
- Use a ratio table or double number line to find missing quantities.
- Scale down as well as up, and scale by non-integer multipliers using unit parts.
Core concept summaries
Key ConceptsSame MultiplierRatio TablesScaling Down and the Different-Multiplier Trap
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
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