Ratio word problem worksheets

Build children’s understanding of ratios using this set of ratio word problem worksheets. The FREE ratio word problem worksheets feature questions that increase difficulty and include answers. Subscribers can also access a helpful step-by-step introductory lesson PowerPoint.

What's included

• Free PDF ratio word problem worksheets (answers included)
• Editable version and accompanying lesson PowerPoint (for subscribers) that provides worked examples and step-by-step instructions.

How to use these ratio word problem worksheets

The worksheets encourage students to solve word problems using visual prompts, making it a hands-on and engaging learning experience. The three worksheets, with an increasing level of challenge, allow for individual learning pace and progression. They help children practice problem-solving skills and ratios with a range of word problems to solve. These worksheets can be used for classroom practice or as homework.

The introductory lesson PowerPoint is a great teaching tool to introduce solving word problems. It starts with a basic explanation and gradually introduces more complex word problems. The PowerPoint includes worked examples, giving students a practical understanding of solving word problems.

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