1. Matching the Percentages Hannah Dytam
Lincoln College

2. 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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