🌟 Understanding Percents as Fractions Out of 100 🌟

Hi my wonderful Grade 6 friends! 🌟

Today we’re learning about percents! The word “percent” means “per hundred”. The % symbol is like writing a fraction with 100 as the denominator. Percents help us understand sales, grades, and discounts. Let’s explore! 🎉

1. What Does Percent Mean?

Percent (%) = parts out of 100.

50% = 50 out of 100 = 50/100 = 1/2

25% = 25 out of 100 = 25/100 = 1/4

75% = 75 out of 100 = 75/100 = 3/4

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2. Converting Between Percents and Fractions

Percent to Fraction:
35% = 35/100 = 7/20 (simplified)

Fraction to Percent:
3/5 = (3×20)/(5×20) = 60/100 = 60%

3. Let’s Practice Together! 🎉

Question 1:

Write 40% as a fraction in simplest form.

40/100 = 2/5 ⭐

Question 2:

What percent is 3/4?

3/4 = 75/100 = 75% ⭐

Question 3:

Write 80% as a fraction in simplest form.

80/100 = 4/5 ⭐

Question 4:

What percent is 1/5?

20% ⭐

Question 5 (Real Life):

In a class of 25 students, 20 passed the test. What percent passed?

20/25 = 80/100 = 80% ⭐

6. Real Life in Canada 🇨🇦

Sales tax in Ontario is 13%
A shirt is on sale for 25% off
You got 85% on your math test
80% of Canadian households have a pet

You are a Percent Expert! 🏆

Wonderful work today! You now understand that percent is just “out of 100” and can convert easily between percents and fractions.

Look for percents when you shop or check your test scores!

I’m so proud of you,

Keep shining bright,
Mrs. Brenda ❤️

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