"How do I find Scale Factor?"

This URL link provides you with a 17 slide powerpoint on the steps for finding scale factor.  The powerpoint is very detailed and provides some excellent examples on finding scale factor. This resource provides teachers with rich content and examples to teach the standard on scale factor.

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"How do I find Scale Factor?"

Standards & Objectives

Academic standards
CCSS.Math.Content.7.G.A.1
Solve problems involving scale drawings of geometric figures, including computing actual lengths and areas from a scale drawing and reproducing a...
GLE 0706.4.3
Understand and use scale factor to describe the relationships between length, area, and volume.
SPI 0706.1.4
Use scales to read maps.
SPI 0706.4.3
Apply scale factor to solve problems involving area and volume.
TSS.Math.7.G.A.1
Solve problems involving scale drawings of geometric figures, including computing actual lengths and areas from a scale drawing and reproducing a scale...
 
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Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding

References

Contributors: 
Leslie Wolfe
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation