Ratio and Proportion
ICSE · Class 6 · Mathematics
Step-by-step guide to study Ratio and Proportion in ICSE Class 6 Mathematics. Topics to cover, practice strategy, and time allocation.
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Study Plan
Learn the Theory
Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas, and key concepts.
Practice Problems
Solve textbook exercises and additional practice questions. There are 107 questions available for this chapter.
Revise & Test
Revise key formulas and concepts without looking at notes. Take a practice quiz to test your understanding. Mark weak areas for re-revision.
Spaced Revision
Revisit Ratio and Proportion after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall. Solve previous year questions from 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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