1. Understanding Percentages J Clayden & London Core Maths Hub
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2. Topic Aims Method Equipment Duration
Core Maths – Understanding Percentages
Aims
Test knowledge of various subjects
Formative learning
Level
Level 3
Method
Understanding percentages (Core Maths) questions, handouts for Students to complete and hand back into the teacher/tutor.
Equipment
Laptop/Projector
Pens/Pencils
Printer
Duration
20-30 Minutes
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3. Core Maths Understanding Percentages
1) A pair of trousers goes down in price from £25 to £23. How can you work out the percentage decrease? Now how can you work out the percentage decrease when the population of a town drops from to ?
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2) The target for waiting time in accident and emergency in hospitals Is that at least 98% of people should be seen within 4 hours. What information would you need to check whether the target has been met?
(2 marks)
3) Is it possible to have a percentage that is over 100%? If so, when is it possible? If not, why not?
4) The price of a pair of shoes goes down by 20%. What percentage would the price need to go up by to get back to the original price?
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4. Understanding Percentages
Core Maths
Understanding Percentages
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5. Understanding Percentages
Core Maths
Understanding Percentages
Worksheet
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