YEAR 7 · HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS
Percentages and money.
Connect percentage representations, calculate shares and discounts, and make clear budget decisions.
6 lessons1 practice test
Work through the topic
Learn the method, follow the examples, then try the worksheet.
- 01
Fractions–decimals–percentages
Recognise fractions, decimals and percentages as different names for the same share of a whole.
- 02
Percentages of quantities
Find a percentage of a quantity using familiar fractions or efficient mental steps.
- 03
Expressing one amount as a percentage of another
Identify the reference whole and express a part as a percentage of it.
- 04
Discounts and sale prices
Find a discount from an original price and calculate what is actually paid.
- 05
Practical spending/budget comparisons
Compare complete spending plans, calculate money left, and explain a choice against a stated budget.
- 06
Choosing and explaining a financial model
Build a simple mathematical model for a financial decision, then explain its assumptions and limitations.
AFTER THE LESSONS
Review & tests Topic review
Revisit the key ideas, then choose a practice paper.