Name _______________________________
Grade 6 Mathematics
Date ________________Per____
Unit 1 Ratios and Unit Rates
Candy Selection
Candy, candy, candy! Trick-or-treating is just around the corner and it is one of
the busiest seasons for candy companies. Sweet Treats is looking for proposed
ratios of chocolate candies to fruit candies in their mixed bags of fall candy. They
can’t decide what the perfect ratio of chocolate to fruit candies is. You will need
to design a presentation to show them the ideal ratio of chocolate candies to fruit
candies that each bag should have. Here is some information you need for your
presentation:
 The old ratio of chocolate candies to fruit candies was 2:5
 The total pieces of candy in each bag can only be 120 candies (no more, no
less)
 Your presentation must be represented in three forms as the board members
prefer variety (Ratio table, double number line, and tape diagram)
 You will need to explain your ratio of chocolate candies to fruit candies in
word form, as well as your reason for choosing it
Please keep in mind to complete your work neatly because if the board members
cannot read your work, they will not choose your ratio of chocolate candies to
fruit candies. Also, the board members prefer color presentations so do not be
afraid to spice yours up with a little color. May the best candy man win!
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Name _______________________________
Grade 6 Mathematics
Date ________________
Unit 1 Ratios and Unit Rates
Project Planning Sheet
Original Ratio: ______________________________________________
Explanation of Ratio: ________________________________________
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Your Proposed Ratio: _________________________________________
Explanation of Ratio: ________________________________________
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Total Number of Chocolates Per Bag: ______________________________
Total Number of Fruit Candies Per Bag: ____________________________
Rationale for Ratio Chosen: ___________________________________
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Representation 1 (Ratio Table): You must represent at least 7 ratios in your
table.
Representation 2 (Double Number Line): You must represent at least 7 ratios
on your double number line.
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Representation 3 (Tape Diagram):
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Name _____________________________
Grade 6 Mathematics
Date ______________
Unit 1 Project
Unit 1 Project Score Sheet
1. The student stated the original ratio and a description of the ratio:
________/2
2. The student stated their proposed ratio and a description of the ratio:
________/2
3. Student wrote an explanation for their proposed ratio of candies:
________/2
4. Student stated the actual number of chocolate candies and the actual
number of fruit candies in their proposed bag of candy:
________/2
5. Student created a ratio table to show how they developed their proposed
ratio of candies with at least 7 ratios represented:
________/2
6. Student created a double number line to show how they developed their
proposed ratio of candies with at least 7 ratios represented:
________/2
7. Student created a tape diagram to show how they developed their
proposed ratio:
________/2
8. Student created a project that was neat and colorful:
9. Student handed in their project complete and on time:
________/3
________/3
Total Points:
________/20
Comments: ___________________________________________________
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