| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| What topic | Percentages |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Imagine you have just stepped into a magical candy shop where each item has a special price tag that reveals a hidden mystery based on percentages! Each candy you see offers a different discount, and your task is to uncover how much you will actually pay for your favourite sweets!
Start the lesson with a short story:
"Once upon a time, in the bustling town of Mathemland, there was a whimsical candy shop run by a clever wizard named Percentage Pete. Pete loved to give discounts on his magical treats but communicated them in a puzzling way. For example, he would say, 'Today, you can buy a fizzy potion for 20% off!' But what does that really mean?"
Pose this question to the class:
"If the fizzy potion costs £5, how much will you actually pay with the 20% discount? Can anyone unravel this mystery?"
To get everyone engaged, split the class into small groups. Give each group a different candy scenario with varying percentage discounts:
Ask them to calculate the discounted price using the percentages and discuss their findings.
Once the groups have presented their answers, reinforce the concept of percentages:
"Great job, everyone! Today, we're going to dive deeper into how percentages can help us in everyday life—whether it's saving money on candy or figuring out how much we need to pay. Let's discover the fascinating world of percentages together!"
By starting the lesson with a whimsical narrative and engaging activities, you create an exciting environment that sets the stage for learning about percentages in a fun and meaningful way.