Ratios and Rates: Simplifying, Dividing and Comparing

Write and simplify ratios in the form a:b, and identify equivalent ratios using concrete diagrams or objects.

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Learning objective overview

Master Teaching Guide coverage for this objective.

Current NZC (2007)
  • NA5-4
  • NA4-4
New NZC (2026)
  • NZC26-P4-NUM-FIN-K-Y10-01
  • NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y10-11
  • NZC26-P4-NUM-FIN-K-Y9-07
  • NZC26-P4-NUM-FIN-K-Y9-06
  • NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-20
  • NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-22
  • NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-21
  • NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y7-32

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Terminology

  • Simplest form
  • Equivalent ratio
  • Unitary method
  • Per unit
  • Better value

Task goals

  • Foundation: Write and simplify ratios in the form a:b, and identify equivalent ratios using concrete diagrams or objects.
  • Proficient: Divide a given quantity into two or three parts according to a stated ratio, and calculate simple rates such as speed or price per item.
  • Excellence: Solve multi-step problems involving changing or compound ratios and compare rates expressed in different units, justifying which is the better value or faster option.

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Ratios and Rates: Simplifying, Dividing and Comparing

Ratios and Rates: Simplifying, Dividing and Comparing

Know

A rate proportionally compares two quantities that have different units of measure; when working with rates, 'per' means 'for every' in day-to-day contexts.

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Year 9 · Number · Financial mathematics
NZC26-P4-NUM-FIN-K-Y9-07
Know

Ratios can be scaled up or down or simplified.

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Year 9 · Number · Financial mathematics
NZC26-P4-NUM-FIN-K-Y9-06

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