Sixth graders learn percents as a special ratio — parts out of 100 — and how to find a percent of a number, connecting percents to fractions and decimals for real-world use in sales, tips, and scores.
Students will be able to…
A store sign says “25% off!” and your test score is “90%.” Percents are everywhere. What does a percent really mean, and how do you find one?
Project each item and have students find the percent. The tool connects percents to fractions and decimals.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
“25% off” and “90% score” — what does percent mean?
Teacher models.
Class uses Find the Percent.
Students find percents.
One percent.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
Find a percent of a quantity as a rate per 100.
Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve problems.
Understand the concept of a ratio.
Attend to precision converting percents, fractions, decimals.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students find real-world percents — like a 20% discount on a price or a 15% tip on a bill. A printable percents sheet is in the Math library.
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A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.