Proportional Reasoning and Parts · Number and Algebra
Percentage and Discount
Calculating percentages of amounts and applying them to financial literacy scenarios.
Key Questions
- 1How does a 10 percent discount differ from a 10 dollar discount?
- 2Why is 50 percent of 80 the same as 80 percent of 50?
- 3How do businesses use percentages to manipulate consumer perception of value?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9M6N05
Year: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Proportional Reasoning and Parts
Period: Number and Algebra
Suggested Methodologies
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