Percentages can be represented as decimals and also as fractions. In class, we drew a triangle that connects all three representations, and wrote some key ideas on how to change from one to the other.
Students first learned this in grade 7, and will continue to build on it in grade 8.
The following textbook questions allow students to practice using this information:
p. 128 # 4-6 (representing large and small percents)
Mathlink p. 129
p. 135 - 136 # 4, 6 ,8 ,13 - 15
Students first learned this in grade 7, and will continue to build on it in grade 8.
The following textbook questions allow students to practice using this information:
p. 128 # 4-6 (representing large and small percents)
Mathlink p. 129
p. 135 - 136 # 4, 6 ,8 ,13 - 15
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