Interactive

Proportions to Find Percents: Bag of Candy

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Proportions and percents are the focus of an interactive designed to boost math proficiency. Five questions challenge participants to solve candy-themed word problems. A color-coded tool with moveable parts assists mathematicians in the problem-solving process. Question types include multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and discussion.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Bookmark the link for easy access 
  • Discuss question five as a class, in small groups, or on a classroom blog
  • Review each question with the class, think out loud and invite volunteers to assist in performing mathematical steps
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should be familiar with percents, proportions, and rounding  
  • A free CK-12 account is required to open and play the interactive 
  • This resource requires a site login
Pros
  • The candy theme is fun and engaging 
  • Work is graded instantly 
  • LInks help learners with hints and additional information 
Cons
  • None
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