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Proportions to Find Percents: Bag of Candy InteractiveProportions to Find Percents: Bag of Candy Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Independent Practice
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Internet Access
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Year
2015
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Interactive

Proportions to Find Percents: Bag of Candy

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Proportions and percents are the focus of an interactive designed to boost math proficiency. Five questions challenge participants to solve candy-themed word problems. A color-coded tool with moveable parts assists mathematicians in the problem-solving process. Question types include multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and discussion.

6 Views 2 Downloads
CCSS: Designed

Concepts

proportions, percent proportion, percents, rounding, rounding decimals, candy, percent problems, word problems

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Bookmark the link for easy access 
  • Discuss question five as a class, in small groups, or on a classroom blog
  • Review each question with the class, think out loud and invite volunteers to assist in performing mathematical steps

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils should be familiar with percents, proportions, and rounding  
  • A free CK-12 account is required to open and play the interactive 
  • This resource requires a site login

Pros

  • The candy theme is fun and engaging 
  • Work is graded instantly 
  • LInks help learners with hints and additional information 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.RP.A.3

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