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Ratios & Proportions
Driving
Math Practices & Mindset
How Well Do You Know Mr. Schultz?
100

24.213 - 17.89

6.323

100

Using the Pumpkin Patch ratio (1p: 4a), how many apples would there be if there were 45 pumpkins?

1p : 4a = 45p : 180a

There would be 180 apples.

100

What is the safe driving distance ratio?

1 car length distance per 10 mph.

100

Math Practice Three is "Use appropriate tools strategically." What is the number one tool used by students in class?

Calculators.

100

Mr. Schultz is from this state.

New York.

200

(3/5) / (7/9)

27/35

200

Using the Ostrich Egg ratio (1o:16c), how many ostrich eggs would be equivalent to 256 chicken eggs?

1o : 16c = 16o : 256c

There would be 16 ostrich eggs.

200

When someone is following behind you too closely, this is called ________.

Tailgating. 

200

What does Math Practice One tell us to do?

To persevere and problem solve. To think about problems in different ways and not give up on solving them.

200

Mr. Schultz's favorite Simpson's character is _______.

Homer. (Bart is a very close second though...)

300

20% of 2,775

555

300

What is the definition of a ratio?

A ratio is a multiplicative comparison of two related quantities. 

300

You should always give yourself plenty of ________ and ________ when driving. 

Time and space.

300

Math Practice Three is "Construct __________ _________ and critique the reasoning of others."

Viable arguments.

300

Mr. Schultz is attending graduate school at this university. 

New Mexico State University.

400

How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

Divide the numerator by the denominator, then multiply the product by 100.

400

Mr. Schultz has 120 stuffed animals. 85% of them are not Minions. How many stuffed animals are Minions?

18 of the stuffed animals are Minions. 

400

Which rate is faster, 175 mph or 0.05 mps?

0.05 x 60 x 60 = 180 

0.05mps = 180 mph 

175 mph < 180 mph 

0.05 mps is faster.

400

What happens to your brain when you make a mistake doing math?

Your brain grows twice as much (two times as many neurons fire when you make a mistake).

400

Mr. Schultz's favorite superheroes are _______ and _______. 

Storm and Jean Grey.

500

15% of 3/4

0.1125 or 9/80

500

In a spiced tortilla recipe, the ratio of cups of flour to teaspoons of green chile is 4 c : 1 t. 

If you have only 3/20 t of green chile, how much flour would you need?

You would need 3/5 cup of flour.

500

What is the number one cause of accidents in the state of New Mexico?

Driver inattentiveness (drivers not paying attention to what they are doing).

500

What are the 4 math mindset messages we have learned so far? (from memory!)

1. With math I can!

2. Mistakes are important!

3. It's ok to be unsure of myself!

4. I should ask for help when I need it!

500

Mr. Schultz's favorite number is this (the number of the universe)...

9.