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Solve and Draw no-prep printables for are an easy, no-prep way to make ratio and unit rate practice more engaging. Inspired by a group of reluctant mathematicians with amazing creativity, these printables are designed to engage students in math practice with an artistic twist. This resource may be used as a fun quiz or review. Perfect for the sub tub or a math center. How Solve & Draw Activities Work Students solve the ratio problems and add to the Rock Star themed drawing based on their answers. Students are directed in what they need to add to the drawing but are able to use their own artistic style and desired level of detail. Coloring is optional; pages look wonderful when fully colored but do not need to be. An optional challenge page is included that can be copied on the back of the worksheet – this gives students an extension opportunity by asking them to write a ratio problem that fits one of the incorrect drawing prompts or to write a new ratio problem and their own drawing prompts. This works well to extend thinking and for early finishers. Included Skills Identifying the ratio of shapes, writing equivalent ratios, writing ratios from phrases, identifying unit rates, better buys, and understanding unit rates are all included as well as one mixed review page.

Can be used as a starter, plenary or general learning/revision task. Students are split into pairs and share the pack (as big as the teacher wants) between them. Student 1 reads out the example at the top followed by the three language devices. Student 2 has to guess the correct language device (located at the bottom of the card). Student 2 wins the card if they get it right. The resource can be easily adapted for any year (school or college) and competence. I have had students create their own sets of cards to use against each other, higher level learners only being given the example - no multiple choice. The theme on the back is a picture from Breaking Bad but this can be easily changed as well to suit your learners.