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Lesson Plan: Percentage Problems

Subject: Mathematics

Grade: 6

Duration: 30 Minutes

Objective

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to understand and solve basic percentage problems. They will learn how to calculate percentages and apply them in real-world scenarios.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Percentage worksheets
• Calculators (optional)

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 Minutes)

1. Engagement: Start by asking students if they have ever seen percentages in real life (e.g., discounts in stores, grades in school).
2. Definition: Explain that a percentage represents a fraction out of 100.

Direct Instruction (10 Minutes)

1. How to Calculate Percentages:

   • Explain the formula for finding the percentage of a number: [ \text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \right) \times 100 ]
   • Provide a simple example: If there are 20 students and 5 of them are absent, what percentage of the students are absent?
     Calculation: [ \text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{5}{20} \right) \times 100 = 25\% ]

2. Converting Percentages to Decimals:

   • Explain how to convert a percentage into a decimal by dividing by 100 (e.g., 25% = 0.25).

3. Example Problems:

   • Provide students with two additional examples and solve them together on the board:
     1. What is 30% of 150?
     2. If a jacket originally costs $80, and there is a 20% discount, what is the sale price?

Guided Practice (10 Minutes)

1. Distribute a worksheet with a variety of percentage problems for students to solve.

2. Examples include:

   • Calculate 15% of 200.
   • What percentage is 50 out of 200?
   • If a student scored 18 out of 25 on a test, what percentage did they get?

3. Walk around the classroom, providing assistance as needed.

Independent Practice (5 Minutes)

• Ask students to complete a few more percentage problems in pairs:
  • A school is planning a field trip, and 12 out of 30 students signed up. What percentage of students signed up?
  • A store has a sale where 40% off of $90 is offered. How much do you save?

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Conclusion (5 Minutes)

1. Review key points on how to calculate percentages.
2. Introduce the concept of real-life applications of percentages, such as calculating taxes, tips, and discounts.

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Homework

Percentage Problems Worksheet: Complete the following for homework:

1. What is 25% of 80?
2. If you read 15 out of 60 pages of a book, what percentage of the book have you read?
3. A recipe calls for 200 grams of sugar, but you want to use only 50%. How much sugar will you use?
4. A digital camera is originally priced at $400, but it’s on sale for 25% off. What is the sale price?

Answers:

1. 25% of 80: [ \text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{25}{100} \right) \times 80 = 20 ]

2. Percentage of pages read: [ \text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{15}{60} \right) \times 100 = 25\% ]

3. Sugar for the recipe: [ \text{Sugar} = \left( \frac{50}{100} \right) \times 200 = 100g ]

4. Sale price of the camera: [ \text{Discount} = \left( \frac{25}{100} \right) \times 400 = 100 ] [ \text{Sale Price} = 400 - 100 = 300 ]

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This lesson plan provides a structured approach to teaching percentage problems while ensuring engagement and understanding among Year 6 students.