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Current NZC (2007)
NA5-4NA4-4
New NZC (2026)
NZC26-P4-NUM-FIN-K-Y10-01NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y10-11NZC26-P4-NUM-FIN-K-Y9-07NZC26-P4-NUM-FIN-K-Y9-06NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-20NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-22NZC26-P4-NUM-NSO-P-Y9-21NZC26-P3-NUM-NSO-P-Y7-32
Resources
- Dr Austin Maths - Solving Ratio Problems Practice GridQuestions PDF · Answers
- Dr Austin Maths - Mixed Ratio and Proportion Revision Practice GridQuestions PDF · Answers
- Dr Austin Maths - Best Buys Practice GridQuestions PDF · Answers
- CorbettMaths - Speed, Distance, Time worksheetQuestions PDF · Answers
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
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.
Statement▸
Year 9 · Number · Financial mathematics
NZC26-P4-NUM-FIN-K-Y9-06
For teachers
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