YOUR FORM FOR TIPS MATH-MIDDLE GRADES

Students Name:_____________________________________ Date:____________

Ratios
Dear Family Partner:
In math, we are learning to make comparisons by using ratios. I hope you enjoy this activity
with me. This assignment is due ______________________.
Sincerely,
___________________________
Students signature

I. LOOK THIS OVER:

Explain this example to your family partner.

A chess club has 20 members, of which 17 are males and the rest are females. What
is the ratio of females to all club members?
Draw a model:
Boys
Girls

Write the Ratio. Simplify if needed.

In to form: 3 to 20
In colon form: 3:20
In fraction form: 3/20
II. NOW, TRY THIS:

Show your family partner how you do this example.

Connor drew 2 hearts, 5 rectangles, and 8 circles. What is the ratio of stars to hearts to
circles?
Draw a model:

Write the Ratio. Simplify if needed.

In to form:
In colon form:
In fraction form:

III. PRACTICE SECTION:

Complete these examples on your own. Show your work.

Explain one example to your family partner.

1. Ella drew 17 hearts, 2 stars, and 3 circles. What is the ratio of circles to hearts?

2. A herd of 29 horses has 8 white and some black horses. What is the ratio of
black horses to white horses?

3. A pattern has 10 blue triangles to every 20 yellow triangles. What is the ratio of
blue triangles to all triangles?

4. A bicycling club has 28 members, of which 2 are males and the rest are females.
What is the ratio of males to all club members?

****CONTINUE YOUR WORK ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE***

LETS FIND OUT or IN THE REAL WORLD

(Relate this math skill to its use in practical activities that the student can discuss with a family partner.
See TIPS prototype activities.)

Discuss and brainstorm with your family partner what real word applications ratios
have? Come up with 3 real world examples.

ANSWER TO NOW, TRY THIS:

Connor drew 2 hearts, 5 rectangles, and 8 circles. What is the ratio of stars to hearts to
circles?
Draw a model:

Write the Ratio. Simplify if needed.

In to form: 2 to 5 to 8
In colon form: 2:5:8
In fraction form: n/a

IV. HOME-TO-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

Dear Parent or Family Partner:
Please give me your reactions to your childs work on this activity.
Write YES or NO for each statement.
______ 1. My child understood the homework and was able to complete it.
______ 2. My child and I enjoyed the activity.
______ 3. This assignment helped me know what my child is learning in math.
Any other comments _____________________________________________________________
Parent signature ________________________________________________________________
Epstein, J.L., Salinas, K.C., & Van Voorhis, F.E. (2000, revised). Teachers Involve Parents in Schoolwork (TIPS) Interactive Homework for the Middle
Grades. Baltimore: Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships, Johns Hopkins University.