NumberNut
Number Nut: Percentages
Did you know that the word percent is based on two ancient words, "Per" and "Centum" which means part of one hundred? Learn how to calculate percent and find out how it is used in business.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Percentages
A selection of teacher resources dealing with percentages. There are worksheets and PowerPoints available to download.
BBC
Bbc: Percentages
You can pick up some valuable percentage pointers on how to work with them. When you finish working your way through the pages, you can take an on-line "Test Bite" and check your understanding.
Chiral Publishing
Chiral Publishing: An Introduction to Chemistry: Percentage and Percentage Calculations: Audio Book
This audio book, narrated by author Mark Bishop, provides examples of how to calculate percentages. Calculations for percent mass and volume are shown. Also find links for tutorials and power points about other chemistry topics.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Percentage Calculator
WyzAnt provides applets that allow the user to input as much of the percentage question that is known, and it will compute the rest.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Majority Vote
Cast your vote for this math challenge that explores calculating percentages as it relates to voting. Discover how mastering this skill will be beneficial in real life situations. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for...