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Ratio and Proportion — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 6 · Mathematics

A step-by-step study plan for Ratio and Proportion, ICSE Class 6 Mathematics: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

107 questions25 flashcards9 formulas & key relations3 concepts

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Study Plan

1
Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Understanding Ratio, Simplifying and Converting Ratios, Proportion and Unitary Method.

2
Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 107 questions available for this chapter.

3
Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

4
Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Ratio and Proportion after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Ratio compares two quantities by division.
  • Both quantities must be of the same kind and in the same unit.
  • A ratio has no unit.
  • Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.
  • Multiply all terms by the LCM of denominators to remove fractions.
  • Divide both terms by their HCF to get the simplest form.
  • Always convert quantities to the same unit.
  • Use subtraction to find savings when income and expenditure are given.
  • Ratio of boys to girls = Number of boys / Number of girls.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Ratios can be compared even if the units are different.

The order in a ratio does not matter.

A ratio has units just like the quantities.

Memory Tips

Definition of Ratio

Ratio Must Be in Same Units

Ratio Has No Unit

Simplifying Ratios

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Ratio and Proportion for ICSE Class 6 Mathematics?
Key topics in Ratio and Proportion include Understanding Ratio, Simplifying and Converting Ratios, Proportion and Unitary Method. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise Ratio and Proportion for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 107 practice questions on Ratio and Proportion. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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