Printable Lesson Plan on Understanding Percents

Lesson Title:Understanding Percents

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to understand the concept of percents and be able to perform calculations involving percents.

Materials:

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Percent worksheets
  • Calculator

    • Introduction (5 minutes):

  • Begin by reviewing the concept of fractions and decimals.
  • Write the decimal “0.25” on the board and ask students to convert it to a percent.
  • Introduce the concept of percents and how they are related to fractions and decimals.

    • Direct Instruction (20 minutes):

  • Provide students with percent worksheets and have them complete a set of problems together as a class.
  • Introduce the process of converting between decimals and percents and finding the percent of a number.
  • As they work, circulate the room and provide individual assistance as needed.

    • Guided Practice (20 minutes):

  • Provide students with percent worksheets and have them complete a set of problems together as a class.
  • Go over the answers together, discussing any misconceptions or difficulties that students may have had.
  • Have students practice converting between decimals and percents using the calculator.

    • Independent Practice (20 minutes):

  • Give students additional percent worksheets to complete on their own.
  • Encourage students to check their work and ask for assistance if needed.
  • Provide students with a real-life scenario where they have to use percents, for example, calculating the tip on a restaurant bill.

    • Closure (5 minutes):

  • Review the key concepts covered in the lesson, such as the process of converting between decimals and percents and finding the percent of a number.
  • Give students an opportunity to share any strategies or tips they found helpful during the lesson.
  • Preview the next lesson and the related homework.

    • Assessment:

  • Observe students during independent practice to assess their understanding of the concepts taught during the lesson.
  • Collect and review completed worksheets as a form of summative assessment.
  • Observe students during their real-life scenario activity and assess their ability to use percents correctly.

    • Note: The above plan is a general outline and may need to be adapted depending on the specific needs and capabilities of the students in your class.