INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDE

2nd QUARTER: 2nd WEEK FOR MATHEMATICS 6

LESSON 2: THE CONCEPT OF PROPORTION
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Define and illustrate the meaning of proportion using concrete or pictorial models.
B. Find the missing term in a proportion.
II. SUBJECT MATTER
Topic: The concept of Proportion
References: Mathematics 6 (pages 133-134)
*Note: In every activity, write your answer in 1 whole sheet of pad paper or coupon bond
back to back in chronological order with solutions if necessary. Every submission just pass your
answer sheet not your book. Maintain cleanliness on your paper.

III. PROCEDURE
A. INTRODUCTION
Engage yourself to the following problem.
Mother uses three apples and two mangoes in making a bowl of fruit salad. Find the other equal
ratios.
WHAT WILL I DO?
In finding equal ratios, let us use the concept of proportion. Proportion is the equality of
two ratios. Given that, the ratio of the number of apples to the number of mangoes is 3:2. Let us
find the other equal ratio by keeping the same ratio. Study the table below.
apples 3 3*2 = 6 3*3 = 9…
mangoes 2 2*2 = 4 2*3 = 6…
If you observe the sequence is just a matter of finding the multiple of a given number. Indeed,
the ratios 3:2 and 6:4 are equal ratios, and 3:2 and 9:6 are also equal ratios. It satisfies the
concept of proportion. .

B. DISCUSSION
Proportion is a statement of equality between two ratios. Each part of a proportion is a
term. The first and the last terms are called extremes while the second and third terms are called
means. (Examples, refer to pages 133-134).
In finding the missing term in a Proportion, refer on page 135-136.
C. APPLICATION
Try to answer the activity A and B under TRY THESE on page 136.
D. GENERALIZATION
Read and understand the key words under points to ponder on page 136.
E. EVALUATION
PART I: Answer letter A and B on PAGES 137-138 under GET STARTED.
PART II: Answer letter B only on PAGE 140 under SKILL ENHANCER.
PART III: Solve each word problem on PAGES141-142 item 1-5 only under GO FOR
GOLD.