Year 6 Ratio and Proportion Worksheets

Year 6 ratio and proportion worksheets present a genuine challenge for many primary school students. They might often find this topic a bit abstract and a little difficult to grasp in the beginning. To make this learning process fun and enjoyable, our Cazoom Maths team of UK curriculum experts have specifically curated these number resources for KS2. Topics included in these worksheets are- introducing ratio, bar models, understanding of ratio and fraction equivalence, recipes, and much more. All of our number activities focus on building solid foundations before moving to comparatively complex maths problems. We have found this approach significantly improves your young pupils' understanding of these two basic number skills.

Introducing Ratio

Miles and Kilometres

Ratio - Using Bar Models (A)

Ratio - Using Bar Models (B)

Ratio and Fractions

Ratio Reasoning Problems (A)

Ratio Reasoning Problems (B)

Recipes (A)

Recipes (B)

Scale Lengths

Using Ratio Notation

Year 6 Maths Ratio and Proportion Worksheets - Printable PDF Downloads

Most of the easily available number resources jump too quickly between concepts without adequate explanation. Whereas, our worksheets include simple and easy-to-understand instructions to guide your KS2 students throughout their learning process. We have created our maths resources in an easy-to-use, printable PDF format, which can be instantly downloaded and used in the classroom. Each worksheet includes separate answer sheets to track their progress correctly and addresses different aspects of this challenging mathematical concept.

Differentiated Ratio and Proportion Skills Worksheets for Year 6

What are Ratio and Proportion?

The basic idea of ratio is basically a comparison between two or more quantities- for example, if there are 2 boys and 3 girls in a group, the ratio is 2:3. On the other hand, a proportion is a statement that shows two ratios or fractions are equal, for example, if 2:3 equals 4:6, we can use this pattern to solve other similar problems.

Our ratio and proportion worksheets cover key topics like-

• Ratio Foundations

• Visual Representation Methods

• Problem Solving and Reasoning

• Real-World Applications

• Measurement and Conversion

• Mathematical Notation

Why Year 6 Students Need Ratio and Proportion Practice Worksheets

Classroom experience shows that students need a lot of practice to master these concepts. Many children have difficulty with the abstract nature of proportional relationships at first. Regular exposure to year 6 ratio and proportion questions helps improve their math reasoning skills. The worksheets offer structured practice that gradually builds confidence.

• Supports preparation for secondary school mathematics

• Develops proportional reasoning essential for other mathematical topics

• Provides systematic practice for SAT assessments

• Helps teachers identify and address common misconceptions

• Builds problem-solving skills applicable across the curriculum

Real-World Uses of Ratio and Proportion for Year 6 Maths Students

Ratio and proportion skills appear a lot more frequently in everyday situations than we realise. And that is exactly why these number concepts are particularly relevant for your young learners. The cross-curricular applications help students recognise mathematics in different contexts.

• Recipe scaling in food technology and home economics

• Map reading and scale interpretation in geography lessons

• Mixing colours and materials in art and design projects

• Understanding statistics and data representation in various subjects

• Calculating proportions in science experiments and investigations

• Architectural drawing and design work in technology sessions