Fictional Characters

Worksheet Description

This worksheet comprises a series of ratio word problems themed around fictional characters and scenarios. It prompts students to apply their understanding of ratios in diverse contexts such as a superhero team’s gender composition, potion mixing in a magical laboratory, and the distribution of characters in a fantasy village. The problems require students to calculate the number of required potion parts, the number of spells in a wizard’s spellbook, and the distribution of treasure among pirates based on given ratios.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to solve problems using ratios in imaginative and engaging settings. It encourages the translation of textual descriptions into mathematical ratios, fostering the development of critical thinking and numerical reasoning. The variety of contexts aims to maintain student interest and demonstrate the versatility of ratios in problem-solving. By working through these problems, students practice fundamental math skills that are applicable to both real-world and fantastical situations.