Percent

Math Workbook: Percent (Grade 6-8)

Percent is a grade 6-8 math workbook covering the concept of percent. The concept of percent builds on a student’s understanding of fractions and decimals. Specifically, students should already be familiar with the idea of finding a fractional part of a whole (such as finding 3/4 of 240).

Some of the topics included are:

• Percentage
• Percentage of a number
• Discounts
• Finding totals when the percent is known
• Ratios, fractions and percents
• Circle graphs
• Percent of change
• Simple interest

This workbook on percentages is divided into 18 sections. Each section begins with a bite-sized introduction to a topic with an example, followed by practice exercises including word problems. Answers are in the back. The format is ideal for independent or parent-guided study. The Math Mammoth series of workbooks is highly recommended by K5 Learning!