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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