Your car decreases in value from $20,000 to $17,000. What percent of the value have you lost? Pupils answer word problems by determining the percent of change.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the sixth example as a challenge exercise for those that are ready
- Before introducing the formula, allow pupils to develop their own strategies for answering the question
Classroom Considerations
- The vocabulary in the lesson may be confusing to some; spend time explaining and giving examples when needed
- The eighth lesson in a series that follows a review of percents
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Pros
- Includes application with real-life scenarios
- Contains a practice problem set
Cons
- Begins with a formula to calculate the percent change; learners don't have an opportunity to understand the meaning of the term/concept
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