A fun 10-minute activity to do with your child!
Your child is learning about percents - a way to express parts of 100. Percents are everywhere: sales discounts, tips, taxes, grades, and more! Understanding percents is crucial for the Florida FAST test and for making smart financial decisions. No math expertise needed!
Find items with percent discounts. Example: "Shoes originally $80, now 25% off!"
Ask: "How much money do you save?" Guide: 25% = 0.25, so 0.25 x $80 = $20 discount
Find the sale price: $80 - $20 = $60
Try more examples! Compare: "Is 30% off $50 better than 20% off $70?"
"Percent means 'out of 100.' To find percent OF a number, convert percent to decimal (move decimal left 2 places), then multiply!"
Use a receipt or make up a bill. Example: "Your meal cost $35."
Calculate a 20% tip: "10% of $35 is $3.50. So 20% = 2 x $3.50 = $7.00 tip"
Try different tip amounts: 15% tip? 25% tip? What's the total with tip?
"Finding 10% is easy - just move the decimal point LEFT one place! $35 becomes $3.50. Then double it for 20%, or add half for 15%."
Look at a test: "You got 18 out of 20 questions right."
Find the percent: 18/20 = 0.90 = 90%
Discuss: "If you need 80% to pass, how many questions is that?" (80% of 20 = 16 questions)
"To convert a fraction to percent: divide the numerator by denominator, then multiply by 100 (or move decimal right 2 places). 18/20 = 0.9 = 90%"
Just 10 minutes of practice at home can make a big impact on your child's confidence and success. Understanding percents is a life skill they'll use forever - from shopping smart to understanding grades to managing money. Thank you for being part of their learning journey!
Su hijo esta aprendiendo sobre porcentajes (percents) - una manera de expresar partes de 100. "Por ciento" significa "por cada 100." Para convertir decimal a porcentaje, mueva el punto decimal 2 lugares a la DERECHA (0.45 = 45%). Para convertir porcentaje a decimal, mueva el punto decimal 2 lugares a la IZQUIERDA (45% = 0.45). Para encontrar el porcentaje DE un numero, convierta a decimal y multiplique: 25% de 80 = 0.25 x 80 = 20. Practique con descuentos de tienda, propinas en restaurantes, o calificaciones de pruebas. Gracias por apoyar el aprendizaje de su hijo!