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Lesson Plan: Percentages

Subject: Mathematics

Grade: 6

Duration: 30 minutes

Topic: Percentages

Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Define what a percentage is.
2. Convert fractions and decimals to percentages.
3. Solve basic percentage problems.

Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Worksheets with practice problems
• Calculators (optional)

Lesson Outline:

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief explanation of percentages.
• Ask students if they know what percentage means and where they might encounter percentages in real life (e.g., sales tax, discounts, sports statistics).
• Introduce the formula: [ \text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \right) \times 100 ]

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

• Converting Fractions to Percentages:

  • Example: Convert (\frac{1}{4}) to a percentage.
    • Step 1: Divide 1 by 4, which equals 0.25.
    • Step 2: Multiply by 100 to get 25%.
  • Provide additional examples, such as (\frac{3}{10}) and (\frac{5}{8}).

• Converting Decimals to Percentages:

  • Example: Convert 0.65 to a percentage.
    • Step 1: Multiply 0.65 by 100 to get 65%.
  • Give more practice examples like 0.85 and 0.5.

• Solving Percentage Problems:

  • Provide a simple problem: What is 25% of 200?
    • Solution: [ 25\% \text{ of } 200 = \left( \frac{25}{100} \right) \times 200 = 50 ]
  • Encourage students to solve the problem together as a class.

Guided Practice (5 minutes)

• Distribute worksheets with problems that involve converting fractions and decimals to percentages and solving basic percentage problems.
• Walk around the room, assisting students as needed and ensuring they understand the tasks.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Allow students to work individually on a few problems from the worksheet.
• Problems should include:
  • Convert ( \frac{2}{5} ) to a percentage.
  • Convert 0.45 to a percentage.
  • What is 40% of 500?

Closure (5 minutes)

• Review key concepts and check for understanding.
• Ask students to share their answers to the independent practice problems and clarify any misunderstandings.

Homework Assignment:

Instructions: Complete the following exercises.

1. Convert the following fractions to percentages:

   • a) ( \frac{1}{2} )
   • b) ( \frac{3}{4} )

2. Convert the following decimals to percentages:

   • a) 0.2
   • b) 0.75

3. Solve the following percentage problems:

   • a) What is 30% of 150?
   • b) If you scored 18 out of 25 on a test, what percentage did you achieve?

Homework Answers:

1. • a) ( \frac{1}{2} = 50\% )
   • b) ( \frac{3}{4} = 75\% )
2. • a) 0.2 = 20%
   • b) 0.75 = 75%
3. • a) 30% of 150 = 45
   • b) ( \frac{18}{25} = 0.72 \rightarrow 72\% )

Additional Notes:

• Encourage students to think of real-world applications for percentages and to practice using them regularly.
• Offer extra help for students who may struggle with the concepts.