Lesson Plans SET A for Grades 7-8-PDF Lesson 4 Level 7-8 Percent-Class Teacher

PDF Lesson 4 Level 7-8 Percent-Class Teacher

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This document serves as an instructional guide for teaching percent-based problem-solving skills targeted at Math Kangaroo Levels 7-8 students. The overarching structure of the lesson includes a warm-up, instruction segment focusing on concepts related to percent, problem-solving using provided examples, a portion titled "Genius Hour," and a wrap-up.<br /><br />The instructional part covers a variety of topics within percentages, including percent increase and decrease, understanding parts and whole in percent terms, and calculating with rational numbers. An emphasis is placed on using a four-step problem-solving approach: understanding the problem, planning a solution, carrying out the plan, and reviewing the answer. An example of this is provided with a geometric problem that involves a percentage increase in the dimensions of a shape, thereby increasing its area—a concept well illustrated with practice problems sourced from past Math Kangaroo contests.<br /><br />A selection of Math Kangaroo problems from previous years is included. These problems cover various aspects like calculating percent increases, interpreting data (such as scores or percentages in different contexts), and applying percentages in real-world situations like saving money or shopping. Each problem is accompanied by solutions that employ mathematical reasoning tailored to student understanding.<br /><br />The Genius Hour is an innovative project allowing students to explore mathematical concepts more deeply through personalized, presentation-driven work over several weeks. This segment encourages creative exploration of problems, promoting discussion and peer feedback.<br /><br />Finally, the document emphasizes the wrap-up's significance of understanding the problem's basis, providing an opportunity for students to solidify their understanding and encourage continuous practice through additional resources.

Keywords

percent-based problem-solving

Math Kangaroo Levels 7-8

percent increase and decrease

four-step problem-solving

geometric problem

Genius Hour

Math Kangaroo contests

mathematical reasoning

personalized exploration

continuous practice