Simplifying Sixth

Students first color a 100 grid in 5 colors and record the number of blocks shaded in each color as a fraction, decimal and percent. They then learn how to calcualte grade percentages on assignments. This is an activity for introducing the concept of percentages.

Use as a study guide or extra practice before a mid-unit quiz. These types of problems are based on the Open Up Unit 3 curriculum and could be used after lessons 1-9.

Students create a store using a google slide. A link to a sample store is included. They then shop at other students' stores. They will practice finding discounted prices for percentages off and calculating the total price of their shopping sprees. Student directions, recording sheet and example store are included.

Open Up Grade 6 Unit 3 only has an available end of unit test. This resource can be used as a mid-unit lessons 1-9 quiz before beginning instruction on percentages.

Practice 6th grade math skills with these fun Valentine's Day holiday themed stations. Skills practiced: Station 1: Basic Equations with Pictures Station 2: Area Station 3: Percentages Station 4: Fractions Station 5: Dividing Fractions Station 6: Ratios and Rates Includes student recording sheets and answer keys.

Each partner completes a percent of a number problem. Both partner's answers match for each row. Answer key is included.

Extra practice for students working with percentages. Topic include writing a percent as a fraction, find the percent of a number and solving word problems using a double number line. Worksheet and answer key included. This aligns well with Open Up Resources Unit 3.

Students practice finding the percent of a number using a table both with simple problems and word problems. Answer Key is included.