Ep 29: Ratio Tables!

In this episode Pam and Kim dive deep into their favorite model for multiplication, division, and solving proportions: ratio tables! They'll discuss 3 ways ratio tables can be a powerful tool to help students mathematize from 3rd grade to high school.

Talking Points:What are ratio tables?How to, and not to, use ratio tables in the classroomThree ways 3-5 grade can use a ratio table:-to organize data-to model multiplicative thinking -for multiplication and division computationBut do 3-5 grade solve unit rate problems?Where do non-unit rates show up?Examples of using a ratio table to solve multiplication and division problemsUse this PDF to follow along with Pam and Kim's thinking!