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Maths Investigation - Decimals and Percentages

Teach Starter Publishing
PDF|13 pages|Years:2 - 6

A mathematics investigation about decimals and percentages, embedded in a real-world context.

This open-ended mathematics investigation has been designed to deepen students’ understanding ofdecimals and percentages.

In this investigation, students must use their knowledge and understanding of decimals and percentages to plan an end of year celebration for their class. The party plan must adhere to a budget agreed to by the class, as well as a set of conditions laid down by the teacher. The students must use the party supplies catalogue provided to select food, party decorations and serving supplies for the celebration, then record all costings on the worksheets provided.

Thisteaching resourceincludes:

  • teacher notes, detailing a range of important information about the investigation
  • answers for all discount calculations
  • a detailed description of the investigation for students, including step-by-step instructions
  • party supplies catalogue
  • various recording worksheets and party planning templates
  • a checklist for students
  • reflection questions.

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