Change - Convert - Decimals to Percents Self-Checking Digital Activity

Students rewrite decimals as percentages in a linked self-checking activity, where each correct answer unscrambles more of a hidden picture.
Year groups
Year 7 (Key Stage 3)
File type
Multiple File Types

Updated May 25, 2023

Subject
Maths
Topic
Maths, Decimals
Resource types
Activities

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About this resource

This is an exciting and interactive tool designed for Year 7 educators seeking a unique approach to teaching percentages and decimals. It aims to make these mathematical concepts more enjoyable and accessible for students.

Digital Activity Details

The activity, powered by Google Sheets, mainly revolves around the self-checking 'Scramble Picture Reveal'. Here's how it works:

  • Students answer maths problems relating to converting decimals into percentages.
  • If a student inputs the correct answer in the designated cell, parts of a hidden picture start revealing itself.
  • In case of incorrect answers, no changes occur in the concealed image; effectively reinforcing learning through visual feedback.

Beyond Basic Learning

The Scramble Picture Reveal encourages critical thinking skills among students while serving as an effective assessment tool. In addition to testing their understanding, it provides instant performance feedback using colours (green for correct answers; red for incorrect ones).

This self-controlling digital activity contains twelve questions and can be effortlessly integrated into diverse classroom setups like group activities or individual homework assignments. It also comes with a student recording sheet that acts as a neatness guide while showcasing their progress.

Taking Convenience A Notch Further!

A distinct feature about this resource is its teacher’s answer key , coming handy in saving valuable prep-time. On successful purchase, teachers can instantly assign this no-preparation-required material.

Crafted with an aim to challenge both procedural aptitude while fostering deeper conceptual understanding, this resource successfully transforms conventional lessons on conversion between decimals and percents into curiosity igniting, fun learning activity. So why wait!? Let your young learners reap the benefits whether in a classroom or at home.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Convert decimals to percentages

Teaching tips

  • The numbered boxes on the Show Your Work page line up with the problems, which makes it easier to find where a conversion went wrong.

Skills covered

  • Decimal-to-percentage conversion — solving each problem and watching whether the picture advances

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Decimals

  • Percentages

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