Mathematics — Grade 7

Percent of a number

In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 2.10

In this lesson for grade seven, students will act as fair planners ordering food for the Dixie Classic Fair. Students will calculate percentages to determine how much food to order.

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Mathematics)

By Peggy Dickey and Barbara Turner.Adapted by Sharon Abell.

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