Think of different ways you could sort these figures. What categories could you use? How many groups would you have?

1. Think of a way to sort your teacher’s collection into two or three categories. Count the items in each category, and record the information in the table.

   category name
   category amount

   Pause here so your teacher can review your work.

2. Write at least two sentences that describe ratios in the collection. Remember, there are many ways to write a ratio:

   • The ratio of one category to another category is to .

   • The ratio of one category to another category is .

   • There are _______ of one category for every _______ of another category.

1. Sort your collection into three categories. You can experiment with different ways of arranging these categories. Then, count the items in each category, and record the information in the table.

   category name
   category amount

2. Write at least two sentences that describe the ratios in the collection. Remember, there are many ways to write a ratio:

   • The ratio of one category to another category is to .

   • The ratio of one category to another category is .

   • There are of one category for every of another category.

   Pause here so your teacher can review your sentences.

3. Make a visual display of your items that clearly shows one of your statements. Be prepared to share your display with the class.