Matching the Percentages Hannah Dytam Lincoln College

Topic Aims Method Equipment Duration Level Hidden Reverse Percentages To calculate the discount used on sales amounts To use efficient methods to calculate reverse percentages Level Level 3 (GCSE Maths) Method A small ice breaker of a Maths Lesson, could work in pairs. Equipment Hand-out Pens Calculators (if to be used), Paper to work out Duration > 5 minutes Hidden

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