A fun way to teach percentages is to go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/activities/percentages.shtml The children have to follow instructions to lay out a park using specific percentages. When task one is completed successfully they then have to do a similar task using decimals.The third task involves designing the park using fractions. The programme continues with other tasks involving percentages.
This programmes is suitable for learners in grades 3 to 5, depending on their abilities. I think it is a wonderful way of teaching percentages because it is so visual, and the children can be involved. Have fun.
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