Math Playground
Math Playground: Word Problem Videos
This lesson includes several sets of word problems for student practice. Each problem has a video that demonstrates how to reach the solution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Measurement: Scale Distances or Dimensions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize unit scale as a ratio between units of measure of scale dimension to actual dimension.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Dana's House
Students use ratio and rate to solve this real-world math performance task: The lot that Dana is buying for her new one story house is 35 yards by 50 yards. Dana's house plans show that her house will cover 1,600 square feet of land....
Math Playground
Math Playground: Word Problem Database
This lesson contains many practice word problems categorized by operations and complexity.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Chapter Test Using Proportional Reasoning
The mathematics resource consists of an assessment with hints and solutions. Students answer questions that review proportional reasoning.
PBS
Pbs: The Lowdown: Poverty Trends: What Does It Mean to Be Poor in America?
Use math to learn about changes in US wealth distribution and poverty rate over time in this interactive from KQED. In the accompanying classroom activity, students interpret the graphs and consider how the poverty rate spike following...
Other
Canadian Centre for Energy Information: Counting on Gasoline [Pdf]
In this teaching resource for Grades 8 to 12, students develop an understanding of how gas prices are calculated, applying their Math skills in ratio, percent, data analysis, etc. to real life scenarios.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Discount, Tax, and Tip Word Problems
Practice solving word problems involving price discounts, taxes, and tip calculations. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Markup and Commission Word Problems
Practice solving word problems involving price markups and commission fees. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Comparing Rates
Example problem: Three different stores are offering a deal on pencils. Which store has the lowest price per pencil? Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.