PERCENTS

The concepts covered  in the percent unit will be percents and decimals; comparing and ordering fractions, percents, and decimals; the percent proportion; the percent equation; percents of increase and decrease; discounts and markups; and simple interest. We use a variety of materials and manipulatives in class that allow students to gain a better understanding of the concepts presented. With a hands-on approach and relating math concepts to daily life makes for a positive and successful learning experience.  

 

NJ Student Learning Standards:

• Compare fractions, decimals, and percents
• Use proportionality to solve percent problems
• Use the percent equation
• Solve percent problems involving percents of increase and decrease, and simple interest
• 7.EE.3, 7.RP.3,