Gardening Proportions

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features a collection of ratio word problems centered on gardening. The questions involve calculating the number of plants in a flower bed based on a given ratio of roses to lilies, determining the quantity of seeds needed for planting, figuring out the proportion of harvested vegetables, and mixing fertilizer at the correct ratio. Additionally, students are asked to use ratios to solve problems related to garden layout dimensions, plant growth over time, the distribution of stones on garden paths, and the area watered by a sprinkler.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how ratios work in practical scenarios, using the context of gardening to make the concept relatable and engaging. It helps students understand how to apply ratios to real-life problems, such as calculating quantities for planting or mixing, and to spatial problems, such as garden design and growth projections. By solving these problems, students practice their skills in proportional reasoning, critical thinking, and mathematical application. The gardening theme also serves to contextualize mathematical ratios in a way that may be more tangible to students with interests in the natural world.