Year 8 · Maths
Solve problems involving direct and inverse proportion in Year 8 Maths
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Focus on direct and inverse proportion problems. Start with “Solve Problems Using Inverse Proportion”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 8 learners practise direct and inverse proportion problems.
The activities include Solve Problems Using Inverse Proportion, Solve Problems Using the Unitary Method, Use Direct Proportion in Table Form, and related practice. The checked support below includes teach, video, worksheet, teaching. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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- Solve Problems Using Inverse Proportion
- Solve Problems Using the Unitary Method
- Use Direct Proportion in Table Form
- Use Direct Proportion to Solve Problems
- Use Indirect Proportion in Table Form
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Oak video: Inverse Proportion In Context
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Oak video: Direct Proportion In Context
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Oak video: Multiplicative Relationships And Direct Proportion
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Understanding multiplicative relationships: percentages and proportionality
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Direct and inverse proportion
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Oak lesson slides: Multiplicative Relationships And Direct Proportion
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Multiplicative Relationship - Proportion Grids Worksheet
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Oak lesson slides: Inverse Proportion In Context
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Ratio and Proportion Lesson 5: Inverse Proportion
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Oak worksheet: Inverse Proportion In Context
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Oak worksheet: Direct Proportion In Context
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Oak worksheet: Multiplicative Relationships And Direct Proportion
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