Exploring Rates and Unit Rates in 6th Grade Math

This video tutorial by Stan Lyle focuses on understanding and applying unit rates in everyday situations. It begins with an introduction to unit rates, explaining their significance and how they differ from standard rates. The tutorial provides practical examples, such as calculating miles per hour and comparing grocery prices, to illustrate the concept. It also includes problem-solving exercises to reinforce learning, covering topics like travel speed and fuel efficiency. The lesson concludes with practice problems and encourages viewers to apply their skills in real-life scenarios.

What does a speedometer in a car typically show?

• Gallons per mile

• Miles per hour

• Miles per gallon

• Miles per five hours

What is a unit rate?

• A rate for a single unit

• A rate that is always more than 1

• A rate for multiple units

• A rate that cannot be simplified

How many calories are in two cups of a product if one cup has 250 calories?

• 250 calories

• 500 calories

• 750 calories

• 1000 calories

How do you calculate miles per gallon if a car travels 150 miles on 6 gallons?

• Divide 150 by 6

• Multiply 150 by 6

• Add 150 and 6

• Subtract 6 from 150

How long will it take to travel 135 miles at 45 miles per hour?

• 2 hours

• 4 hours

• 3 hours

• 5 hours

How do you find the unit rate of a 4-pound bag of sugar costing $3.84?

• Subtract 4 from $3.84

• Divide $3.84 by 4

• Multiply $3.84 by 4

• Add $3.84 to 4

If a product has 96 cents per pound, what is its cost per ounce?

• 96 cents per ounce

• 12 cents per ounce

• 10.5 cents per ounce

• 6 cents per ounce

What is the unit rate if you work 8 hours for $44?

• $5.50 per hour

• $6.00 per hour

• $7.25 per hour

• $8.00 per hour

Which job pays more per hour, $58 for an 8-hour shift or $6 per hour?

• $58 for 8 hours

• $6 per hour

• Both pay the same

• Cannot be determined

What average speed do you need to maintain to travel 120 miles in 4 hours?

• 30 miles per hour

• 40 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour