• Calculating Percentages •  5

Applied Math Level 5

Here are some engaging hands-on activities for adult learners to practice Calculating Percentages in the Workplace, along with a materials list:

Hands-On Activities

1. Shopping Discount Challenge
   
   

   • Activity: Participants calculate the final price of items after applying different percentage discounts.

   • Materials:

     • Price tags.

     • Discount percentage cards.

     • Calculators.

2. Tip Calculator Race
   
   

   • Activity: Participants compete to accurately calculate tips for restaurant bills using percentage formulas.

   • Materials:

     • Sample restaurant receipts.

     • Tip percentage charts.

3. Salary Increase Activity
   
   

   • Activity: Participants calculate percentage-based salary increases for different income levels.

   • Materials:

     • Payroll sheets.

     • Pens and calculators.

4. Tax Calculation Exercise
   
   

   • Activity: Participants determine tax amounts based on different percentage rates.

   • Materials:

     • Tax rate charts.

     • Sample financial statements.

5. Recipe Scaling Challenge
   
   

   • Activity: Participants adjust ingredient quantities using percentage increases or reductions.

   • Materials:

     • Recipe cards.

     • Measuring cups and spoons.

Explore more percentage activities here and additional interactive teaching strategies here.

Materials List

• Paper: Graph paper, plain sheets, worksheets.

• Writing Tools: Pens, pencils, markers, highlighters.

• Calculators: Basic and scientific calculators.

• Scenario Cards: Pre-written real-life math problems.

• Sorting Trays: For organizing numbers and calculations.

• Budget and Payroll Templates: Printable worksheets for financial calculations.

• Inventory and Sales Sheets: Tracking templates for workplace applications.

These activities make percentage calculations practical and engaging in workplace scenarios. Let me know if you'd like additional ideas or tailored resources! 😊