In this math instructional activity, students convert the percents to fractional equivalents through the reading of the percentage as a decimal or division.

Sixth graders apply the division and multiplication of decimals to convert dollars to various international currencies. In a travel simulation activity, they convert money, distance, and temperatures. During their "trip," students...

Students, in teams of four, practice shooting free throws while mentally converting the ratio of shots made to those thrown into a percent. They chart and record the ratio, decimal and actual percentage earned after each round.

Use a Horton Chart to identify relationships between numbers and make equivalent fractions and decimals. Scholars change a fraction to find the greatest common factor, find percents, and make equivalent decimals.

Third graders find fractions of each color Skittle in a bag. They convert the fractions of each color to a decimal and percent. They compare the highest and lowest percentages within the group and present how they found their answers.

Seventh graders explore rational numbers. In this fractions, decimals, and percents instructional activity, 7th graders identify and compare equivalencies between fractions, decimals, and percents. Students use hands-on activities to...

Students discover that a discount is used by manufacturers and merchants to mean taking off a certain percentage of the price given in a price list. This price is called the list price. The list price less the discount is known as the...

Students solve interest problems for bank accounts and loans to gain real life experience. They also review newspapers and find a car they wish to purchase then are given a rate and time of loan.

Fourth graders work in co-operative teams of four to complete a puzzle. Each student initially works independently, and then the team jointly puts together the four shapes they have individually made, to complete the puzzle.

Students determine probability by completing statistical study on letters of the alphabet and comparing and contrasting results.

In this math worksheet, students solve 24 word problems about UK pounds and pence. These problems about English currency involve decimals and fractions.

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of percents and decimals. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It"...

Students learn about and practice converting between fractions, decimals and percentages. Using a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot and a touch sensor, each group inputs a fraction of its choosing. Team members convert this same fraction into a...

Find a quick, concise explanation of percents. Many examples are given and clearly explained. Changing a percent to a decimal and a decimal to a percent are also both explained.