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Maths GCSE lesson on finding percentages of amounts.

Please note, this is a non calculator lesson and uses mental methods/written arithmetic (i.e. find 10% by dividing by 10, 25% by dividing by 4, etc.) Please see percentage multipliers lesson for decimal multiplier method.

Lesson structure includes examples, MWB, tasks and a challenge task.

PowerPoint and ActivInspire formats included.

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Lesson benefits include:

• Engage a love of learning by discussion of how finding percentages apply in real life
• Set high expectations of presentation with starter slide
• Examples clearly written out
• Mini White Board section to check for understanding - change to a “mini quiz” if no white boards available in classroom
• Lessons are scaffolded to reach all learners; gradually increase in difficulty
• Solutions for every question
• Lesson slides kept simple to prevent cognitive overload
• All lessons designed by a GCSE/A-level maths teacher with a degree in mathematics