Convert Percentages to Decimals PowerPoint

An engaging and detailed lesson teaching children how to convert percentages to decimals. Includes a 29 slide PPT, plan, resources, challenges and all answers.

Steps to Mastery

1. The starter reviews times and divide by 10 to build into the main concept of the lesson.
2. Lots of clear images included to model each concept and develop mastery of this area.
3. Learning is scaffolded with many examples to do with the class before independent work.

Covering these key aspects:

• What are percentages? The meaning of the word is explained and what this means in maths with a visual representation. 6 examples covered and linked to fractions.
• What are decimals? The meaning of the word is explained and compared with whole numbers, shown on number lines to represent the value of tenths, hundredths and thousandths and so on.
• How do they link? Visual representation showing decimals and percentages as parts of 100 or 10, showing the same amount written in different ways.
• How do I convert between percentages and decimals? Modelled examples showing how to divide and multiply to convert between the two.
• How do I times and divide by 100? Links back to starter and shows an example using a place value chart.
• Can I remember this? Children now try 8 examples independently before discussing answers as a class.

Resources

1. Place Value chart for scaffolding.
2. Differentiated worksheets for 3 groups with calculations and word problems included.
3. Extra challenge for fast finishers.

All reviews welcome.

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