Introduction
Like we have already learned, percentages are a part of a whole. We can also use percentages as another way to write decimals. We use percentages in our daily lives all the time! We use them for discounts, for comparing, and so much more! The goal of this WebQuest is to get you more comfortable applying percentages in the real world.
Task
You will be working through the online resources provided for you to gain practice on applying percentages to the real world. You will be comparing percentages and decimals, finding percentages, and more. Then, you will use this practice to apply percentages to the real world.
Process
First, use this link to watch a video for a quick review on how to find percentages.
Then, use this link to get some additional practice before moving onto the real world examples and applications. Please continue until you have completed the first "Let's Practice" box. Then you may stop and move on to the next step.
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/percents/calculating-percentages/1/
Now let's apply what you've learned to real world applications! Read this article to see how percentages apply to the real world and see how you are already using percentages and how you may use them in the future.
https://qazmath.com/algebra/real-world-applications-of-percentages
Lastly, choose this link to solve real world percentage problems. When you arrive at this website, choose 11. Solve percent word problems, under V. Percents of Numbers. Show your work on a scratch piece of paper and separate each problem so I am able to tell what problem is what. Get to a SmartScore of 80 before you turn in your scratch work.
https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6
Evaluation
LEARNING ADVICE/EVALUATION
In order to get a grade for this assignment, scratch work must be turned in with your name on it.
To organize your scratch paper, please leave one to two lines between each problem to separate each question.
Conclusion
You did it! Great job completing the WebQuest. Percentages are very important and this WebQuest was to help you practice using percentages while also helping you understand the importance of percentages in the real world.
You only have one last thing to do. On your piece of scratch paper, answer the following questions:
1. What is one takeaway you got from completing this WebQuest?
2. How are you most likely to use percentages in the real world in the future after school?
Before you turn it in, don't forget to put your name on your scratch paper!