Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages · Proportional Reasoning

The Unified Theory of Parts

Connecting fractions, decimals, and percentages as three ways of expressing the same value.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why might a shop use percentages for discounts but fractions for stock levels?
  2. 2How can we prove that 0.5, 50 percent, and one half are identical values?
  3. 3Which representation is easiest to use when comparing values of different sizes?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Fractions and Decimals
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Mastering Mathematical Reasoning: Year 6
Unit: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
Period: Proportional Reasoning

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