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Amazon Percent Discount

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Everyone loves a good sale! A straightforward lesson provides practice with calculating a percent off of a product. Using ads from Amazon, individuals calculate the percent off the ad does not show. Pupils see the answer after revealing the complete ad.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use as practice during a lesson on calculating percents
  • Have learners pair up and find additional examples to give to their partners as practice
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects familiarity with calculating the percent of a whole
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Pros
  • Includes several examples addressing the concept
  • Provides an opportunity to comment on the lesson and read others' comments
Cons
  • None
Common Core