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Don't discount how much your pupils understand percents! The 27th lesson in a series of 29 presents a problem to find the cost of a discounted outfit. Small groups determine either the original price or the discount received given the percent discount for each article of clothing.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups share solutions strategies for the different items of clothing
- Bring in a sales flier and have the class determine costs of items
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals should know how to calculate percents
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- The answer key shows one way to use a model to solve the exit ticket
- Includes anticipated discussion question responses
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