Percents in the Real-World

Welcome to the Percents WebQuest! In this digital adventure, you will explore the concept of percents and their applications in various real-life scenarios. Get ready to dive into the world of percentages and discover how they are used in everyday situations.

Your task is to complete a series of online activities, explore interactive resources, and solve real-world problems related to percents. Along the way, you will gather knowledge and develop a deeper understanding of this important mathematical concept.

1. Pre-WebQuest Survey: Before you begin, take a moment to complete the Pre-WebQuest Survey. This survey will help you assess your prior knowledge of percents and set goals for your learning journey.

2. Exploring the Basics: Start by visiting the provided link to an interactive tutorial or video that explains the basics of percents. Take notes on the key concepts and definitions presented.

3. Interactive Activities: Explore the interactive activities listed below to reinforce your understanding of percents. Each activity will provide you with opportunities to practice converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages, as well as solving percent-related problems.

   • Activity 1: "Percents and Fractions"
   • Activity 2: "Percents and Decimals"
   • Activity 3: "Percent Word Problems"

4. Real-World Applications: Investigate real-world scenarios where percentages play a crucial role. Choose at least two of the scenarios listed below and answer the accompanying questions.

   • Scenario 1: "Discounts and Sales"
   • Scenario 2: "Tax Calculations"
   • Scenario 3: "Population Growth"

5. Online Resources: Explore the recommended online resources to deepen your understanding of percents. These resources may include interactive games, additional tutorials, or problem-solving activities. Take notes on any new information or strategies you discover.

6. Creating a Presentation: Using a digital presentation tool of your choice (e.g., Google Slides, PowerPoint), create a presentation summarizing your learning from this WebQuest. Include the following elements:

   • Definition of percents and their relation to fractions and decimals.
   • Examples of real-world applications of percents.
   • Your solutions and explanations for the percent-related problems you encountered.
   • Reflections on your learning experience.

Click Here to Access Activities #1-3

Your completion of the WebQuest will be evaluated based on your participation in the activities, the quality of your presentation, and your responses in the pre- and post-WebQuest surveys. Good luck and enjoy your adventure into the world of percents!

Congratulations on completing the Percents WebQuest! Through your exploration of interactive resources, problem-solving activities, and real-world applications, you have gained a deeper understanding of percents and their significance in various contexts. Remember to review your presentation and reflect on your learning to reinforce your knowledge of percents.

This WebQuest is designed for student led learning. Here is an answer key for the slides. Remember students should be researching and answering these questions based on their finding and their calculations. The wording for each answer will vary except the questions asking for a solution. 

I hope you enjoy!