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GCSE Maths – Understanding the Meaning of Percentage (Differentiated Worksheets with Modelled Answers) Description:

This differentiated resource introduces the concept of percentage as parts per hundred, supporting learners to recognise and apply percentages in numerical and visual forms. Ideal for GCSE Maths Foundation Tier learners across all major exam boards including Edexcel, AQA, and OCR.

The pack includes three levels of worksheets and corresponding modelled answer sheets, ensuring structured support and progression for every learner.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Understand that percentage means “per 100”
• Recognise the percent symbol and its use
• Identify key benchmark percentages such as 10%, 25%, 50%, and 100%
• Link percentages to fractions and decimals

Differentiation and Structure:

• Red Level: Visual support and simple definitions of percentage
• Amber Level: Tasks connecting percentages to values and symbols
• Green Level: Conceptual reasoning using percentage as proportion

Each level is paired with an answer sheet that models full working and explanations.

Suggested Strategies for Use:

• Use Red for conceptual teaching or pupil catch-up
• Amber for targeted fluency practice or starter tasks
• Green for structured GCSE revision and reasoning problems
• Model solution steps using answer sheets for class demonstrations

Suitable for:

• KS4 / GCSE Maths Foundation Tier
• Exam boards: Edexcel, AQA, OCR
• Age 14–16 or students revising percentage fundamentals

This resource ensures all learners understand percentage as a mathematical and real-world concept with clear pathways to mastery.