Ratios
What is a ratio?
Multiplicative comparison of two quantities
What is a proportion?
Two equal ratios
What are some real life situations where you will need proportional reasoning?
Interest, Taxes, Tips, etc.
What subject does Al like the most?
Math
Name one of the three types of ratios?
Part to Part, Part to Whole, Ratios as Quotients
Give an example of a proportion
20/25 = 4/5 (Or any correct variation)
Name one other math topic that uses proportional reasoning.
Place Value, Fraction Concepts, Multiplicative Reasoning
When are Al's office hours?
By Appointment Only
What foundations helps students understand ratios?
Prior knowledge and understanding of multiplicative reasoning
When can students begin learning about proportions?
As early as kindergarten.
What is proportional reasoning?
Making comparisons between entities in multiplicative terms.
What is Al's wife's name?
Jane