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Ratio notation, simplifying and unitary form

MA20-01

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In this lesson

Write a ratio in its simplest form, convert it into unitary (1:n) form, and state one part of a ratio as a fraction of the whole.

What it covers

  • Write a ratio in its simplest form using a common factor
  • Convert a ratio into unitary form 1:n (and understand why the order matters)
  • Read one part of a ratio as a fraction of the whole ratio
  • Relate ratio notation to fraction notation for the same comparison

Key words

For: AQA GCSE 8300, Cambridge IGCSE 0580, Edexcel GCSE 1MA1, Edexcel IGCSE 4MA1, Eduqas GCSE C300, OCR GCSE J560

On the specification

BoardSpecStatement
AQA GCSE 8300R4Use ratio notation, including reduction to simplest form
AQA GCSE 8300N11Identify and work with fractions in ratio problems
Cambridge IGCSE 0580C1.11Ratio and proportion
Cambridge IGCSE 0580E1.11Ratio and proportion
Edexcel GCSE 1MA1R4Use ratio notation, including reduction to simplest form
Edexcel GCSE 1MA1N11Identify and work with fractions in ratio problems
Edexcel IGCSE 4MA1F1.7AUse ratio notation, including reduction to its simplest form and its various links to fraction notation
Eduqas GCSE C300FR5Use ratio notation, including reduction to simplest form
Eduqas GCSE C300HR5Use ratio notation, including reduction to simplest form
Eduqas GCSE C300FN11Identify and work with fractions in ratio problems
Eduqas GCSE C300HN11Identify and work with fractions in ratio problems
OCR GCSE J5605.01aFind the ratio of quantities in the form a : b and simplify. Find the ratio of quantities in the form 1 : n.
OCR GCSE J5605.01cInterpret a ratio of two parts as a fraction of a whole.
For teachers

This GCSE Maths lesson teaches ratio notation, simplifying and unitary form. By the end, students should be able to write a ratio in its simplest form, convert it into unitary (1:n) form, and state one part of a ratio as a fraction of the whole. It works through three worked examples and the mistakes examiners report.