Percentages, Discounts, and Sales Tax

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Create a professional but high-energy slide presentation for a 7th-grade math lesson on Percentages, Discounts, and Sales Tax

This lesson guide focuses on the practical application of percentages in real-world scenarios, primarily through the context of shopping. The session, designed to last 25-35 minutes, aims to engage students in calculating discounts and sales tax using role-play shopping activities. Students will learn how to determine the savings on items, understand key terms such as percentage, discount, and sales tax, and apply mathematical strategies to solve multi-step problems. The guide includes materials needed, setup instructions for the classroom, interactive practice problems, and group activities that emphasize comparison shopping. By the end of the lesson, students will enhance their financial literacy and develop essential skills for making informed purchasing decisions.

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