Progression Step 4 · Ages 11–14

Mathematics

Ratio, Proportion & Graphs

Share in a ratio, proportional reasoning and reading straight-line graphs.

Ratio and graphs appear across science and real-life problem solving.

Ratio

Total parts → one part → each share. Simplify ratios.

Proportion

Recipes, best buys, scale factors.

Graphs

Axes, gradient as rate of change (intro), reading values.

Share £40 in ratio 3:5.

Parts 8; one part £5; shares £15 and £25.

Practice

  1. 1. Simplify 12:18.

  2. 2. What does gradient represent on a distance-time graph?