Ratio and Proportion

Curriculum Relevance

England

Key Stage 4

Ma2: Number and Algebra

• (2f) use ratio notation, including reduction to its simplest form and its various links to fraction notation
• (3f) divide a quantity in a given ratio
• (3l) calculate an unknown quantity from quantities that vary in direct proportion

Wales

Key Stages 3 and 4

Number

• (1.1) understand and use direct proportion (KS3)
• (1.2) understand and use ratios

Northern Ireland

Key Stages 3 and 4

Number

• (1f) understand and use ratio in context
• (1c) understand and use repeated proportional change; use unitary ratios and calculate with ratios in a variety of situations

Algebra

• (3h) understand and use direct proportion

Scotland

Standard Grade

Number

• splitting a quantity in a given ratio (General and Credit Level)

Proportion and Variation

• direct proportion (Foundation Level)