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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	Percentage to decimal, decimal to percentages
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Lesson Introduction: The World of Percentages and Decimals

Setting the Stage: A Real-Life Scenario

Imagine you walk into a store with a budget of $100. You see your favorite video game on sale for 20% off. Before you rush to the checkout, you remember that you need to calculate how much you'll actually pay for it. This is where our magical math skills come into play!

Engage Your Curiosity

Activity: The Price Drop Challenge

1. Visualize the Situation:

   • Picture yourself in the store, surrounded by colorful sale signs and price tags.
   • Think about how discounts, taxes, and other percentage-based price changes are part of your everyday shopping experience.

2. Group Discussion:

   • Ask your classmates to share their experiences with discounts. Have any of them been surprised by how much they saved?
   • What do they think “20% off” really means?

Quick Brain Teaser

Now, let’s warm up those brain muscles! Answer the following question:

• What is 25% of 80?

Take a moment to jot down your responses on a piece of paper. We’ll discuss the different methods used to find the answer!

Transitioning into Learning

In today’s lesson, we will explore the relationship between percentages and decimals. By the end, you’ll be able to convert percentages to decimals and decimals to percentages like a pro!

Learning Goals:

• Understand what percentage means and how it relates to a whole.
• Convert percentages to decimals and decimals to percentages.
• Apply these skills in practical scenarios, such as shopping and budgeting.

Let’s dive into the fascinating connection between these two mathematical concepts and turn percentages into decimals, and vice versa!