Calculating Percentage Discounts

Bhreinnggeues·

Math

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Grade Level6th Grade

SubjectMath

Original Prompt

Design an engaging 10-minute hands-on activity where students work with authentic shopping scenarios to deeply understand percentages as rates per 100. The activity should require students to calculate sale prices using percentage discounts on items they might actually purchase. Include a challenging extension where students work backward to find original prices when given the sale price and discount percentage. Ensure the activity incorporates clear visual models that help students make connect...

This learning resource focuses on understanding and calculating percentages, specifically in the context of discounts on items. The material covers how to express percentages as fractions and decimals, and provides methods to calculate both the discount amount and the sale price effectively. Examples are provided to demonstrate how to apply these calculations to real-life scenarios, such as finding sale prices after applying discounts, and also challenges students to reverse-calculate original prices from discounted sale prices. It emphasizes practical applications of percentages, making them relevant to everyday shopping decisions.