Help pupils develop a clear understanding of ratio and proportion with this colourful, child-friendly set of 8 printable maths anchor charts.

Each poster introduces a key concept using clear explanations, visual models, worked examples, step-by-step methods and short practice questions. The consistent design makes this pack ideal for classroom displays, lesson introductions, revision, targeted support and pupil reference folders.

This resource covers:
What is ratio? – comparing quantities and understanding why order matters
Writing and simplifying ratios – using a colon and dividing both parts by the same number
Part-part and part-whole ratios – recognising the difference between the two comparisons
Equivalent ratios – scaling ratios up and down while maintaining the same relationship
Using ratio tables – organising and identifying equivalent ratios
What is proportion? – understanding when quantities remain in the same ratio
Dividing an amount in a given ratio – finding the value of one part before calculating each share
Real-life ratio and proportion – including recipes, mixtures, map scales and shopping

The posters support pupils in moving from visual representations to more formal ratio notation and calculations. They encourage learners to explain relationships, identify patterns and apply their understanding to practical problems.

Each chart includes:
Clear, pupil-friendly explanations
Colourful visual models
Fully worked examples
Key mathematical vocabulary
Step-by-step calculation methods
Practice questions and helpful reminders
Real-life applications and problem-solving opportunities

Perfect for Upper Primary, P7, KS2 and CfE Second Level learners. Use the posters for whole-class teaching, guided maths sessions, revision, independent reference or an engaging classroom display.

You will receive:
An 8-page printable PDF containing one full-page anchor chart for each teaching step.

Please note that this resource is supplied as a PDF and is not editable.