Solving Proportions in a Flipped Classroom

This video tutorial introduces the concept of proportions, explaining that they are two equivalent ratios. It provides examples to illustrate how to identify and solve proportions using the WKU method. The tutorial includes practice problems and emphasizes the importance of understanding relationships between ratios. It concludes with a reminder about an upcoming preassessment and offers tutorial hours for additional help.

What is a proportion in mathematical terms?

• Two equivalent ratios

• A division operation

• A type of equation

• A single ratio

Which of the following is NOT a proportion?

• 2/1 and 8/4

• 1/5 and 2/20

• 2/3 and 6/9

• 25/100 and 1/4

Which operation is commonly used to check if two ratios form a proportion?

• Addition

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

In the WKU method, what does 'K' stand for?

• Known ratio

• Key ratio

• Kinetic ratio

• Kilometric ratio

How many trays of brownies are needed to feed 72 students if 3 trays feed 24 students?

• 6 trays

• 3 trays

• 9 trays

• 12 trays

What does the 'U' in WKU stand for when setting up proportions?

• Unknown ratio

• Unified ratio

• Ultimate ratio

• Useful ratio

What is the correct proportion for the trays of brownies needed for 72 students?

• 24/3 = 72/9

• 72/24 = 9/3

• 3/24 = 9/72

• 3/72 = 24/9

If the Panthers had 66 first downs in 3 games, how many first downs will they have in 17 games?

• 374 first downs

• 289 first downs

• 340 first downs

• 400 first downs

What is the relationship between the number of first downs and games in the Panthers example?

• 22 first downs per game

• 17 first downs per game

• 3 first downs per game

• 66 first downs per game

How long will the volleyball team need to wash cars to raise $225 if they made $75 in 2 hours?

• 10 hours

• 4 hours

• 8 hours

• 6 hours