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Lesson plan of Percentage: Conversion with Fractions and Decimals

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Percentage: Conversion with Fractions and Decimals

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KeywordsPercentage, Fractions, Decimals, Conversion, Digital Methodology, Practical Activities, Social Media, Gamification, Market Analysis, Interdisciplinarity, Engagement, Active Learning
ResourcesSmartphones with internet access, Social media applications (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), Online calculators, Online gaming platform (Kahoot, Scratch, or similar), Tablets or computers, Digital spreadsheets (Google Sheets, Excel), Internet connection, Materials for note-taking (notebooks, pens)
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Grade7th grade
DisciplineMathematics

Goal

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

This stage aims to give an easy-to-understand overview of the main learning objectives for the lesson. By outlining the goals, the teacher can guide the students more effectively, ensuring that everyone knows what to expect and which skills they are expected to acquire by the end of the lesson.

Goal Utama:

1. Equip students to convert decimal numbers into fractions and percentages.

2. Teach students to solve practical problems that involve converting between decimals, fractions, and percentages.

Goal Sekunder:

  1. Develop the ability to apply percentage conversion in everyday situations, such as discounts and price increases.
  2. Encourage the use of digital tools, such as online calculators and educational apps, to help with conversions.

Introduction

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The aim of this stage is to engage students right from the start, connecting the topic to their daily experiences and encouraging the utilization of digital resources to explore the subject. By searching for interesting facts and sharing them with each other, students begin to take ownership of their learning and recognise the relevance of converting between percentages, fractions, and decimals.

Warming Up

To kick off the lesson, explain to the students that percentages, fractions, and decimal numbers are just different ways of expressing the same value. Ask them to use their phones to dig up an interesting fact about how percentages are used in daily life, like in store discounts, sports scores, or social media trends. Then, have them share their findings with the class to spark a discussion.

Initial Thoughts

1. What is a percentage and how does it relate to fractions and decimal numbers?

2. How do we use the conversion between percentages, fractions, and decimals in our everyday life?

3. Can you give examples of situations where you have seen or used percentages lately?

4. Why is it important to know how to convert between these different ways of representing numbers?

Development

Duration: 70 - 85 minutes

This stage seeks to offer students a practical and fun chance to apply the concepts of percentages, fractions, and decimals in engaging real-world scenarios. Working collaboratively and using digital technologies, students will advance their mathematical abilities alongside their digital, communicative, and collaborative skills.

Activity Suggestions

Activity Recommendations

Activity 1 - Digital Math Influencer 📱

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Goal: Apply mathematical conversions in a familiar and engaging context while enhancing communication and creativity skills.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will step into the shoes of digital influencers tasked with creating content that explains mathematical concepts to their followers. Each group will select a social media platform (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube) and produce a short video (up to 2 minutes) demonstrating the conversion of decimals, fractions, and percentages through relatable scenarios. They will share the video with their classmates to gather feedback.

- Instructions:

  • Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

  • Each group will choose a social media platform for which they will create content (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).

  • Students will script a brief explanation (up to 5 lines) about a practical example where conversion is necessary (e.g., calculating a discount at a store).

  • Using their phones, they will record a short video (up to 2 minutes) showcasing the conversion between decimals, fractions, and percentages in their chosen context.

  • The videos should include text and visuals for better understanding.

  • Share the videos with the class and prompt a discussion surrounding the various approaches and techniques used.

Activity 2 - Gamified Challenge: The Kingdom of Percentages 🏰

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Goal: Develop problem-solving and teamwork abilities through an engaging gamified experience.

- Deskripsi Activity: Create an RPG-style game where students navigate a whimsical kingdom and complete tasks that require converting decimals, fractions, and percentages. Using tablets or computers, students will solve math problems to advance in the game, gather special items, and conquer the 'Math Villain'.

- Instructions:

  • Form groups of up to 5 students.

  • Each group will access the online gaming platform prepared by the teacher (for instance, using platforms like Kahoot or a customized game in Scratch).

  • Students will tackle a series of mathematical challenges framed as missions.

  • With each correctly solved problem, the group will move forward in the game and unlock new levels or exclusive items.

  • The game will culminate in a final showdown against the 'Math Villain', where groups must solve a challenging set of problems.

  • The first group to complete all challenges wins the title of 'Math Masters'.

Activity 3 - Market Analysis: The Online Store 🛒

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Goal: Broaden understanding of percentages and their practical significance in the marketplace, while honing data analysis and presentation skills.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will take on the role of market analysts for an online store. They will be provided with sales data and product discounts to create an in-depth report highlighting how prices adjust based on different discount percentages. Utilizing digital spreadsheets and graphs, they will present their findings in class.

- Instructions:

  • Divide students into groups of up to 5.

  • Distribute pre-prepared sales and product discount datasets to each group.

  • Students will use digital tools (like Google Sheets or Excel) to calculate final prices influenced by varying discount percentages.

  • Groups will create graphs to visualize the data and discern trends.

  • Each group will present their conclusions to the class, showcasing how percentages impact final prices and sales.

  • Encourage a discussion on the role of data analysis in the business world and how percentages are utilitarian in real scenarios.

Feedback

Duration: 25 - 30 minutes

The aim of this stage is to reinforce and reflect on the knowledge gained, while fostering a collaborative and critical learning atmosphere. By sharing experiences and receiving peer feedback, students cultivate essential communication, self-reflection, and teamwork skills vital for ongoing learning.

Group Discussion

Lead a group discussion with all students. Begin by inviting each group to share their experiences and insights from the activities. Use this prompt to spark the conversation: 'Now that you've completed the activities, let’s discuss what we've learned. Each group will have 3-4 minutes to present a summary of their main takeaways and any hurdles faced. Following that, we will open the floor for questions.'

Reflections

1. Which parts of the activities did you find most challenging, and why? 2. How did the digital methodology enhance your understanding of converting between percentages, fractions, and decimals? 3. In what ways do you foresee using what you've learned today in real-life situations?

Feedback 360º

Guide students to conduct a 360° feedback session where each student receives constructive feedback from their group mates. Encourage the class to focus on three main aspects: what was done well, suggestions for improvements, and a positive remark. Highlight the importance of offering thoughtful and kind feedback.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

📝 Purpose: 📝 This stage aims to help students internalize key learnings from the lesson, grasp the practical relevance of the concepts discussed, and inspire them to apply their knowledge in daily life. By connecting content to the modern world and its practical applications, this conclusion reinforces the importance of the learnings while fostering a sense of achievement and readiness to use these skills beyond the classroom. 🌟✏️

Summary

🎉 Fun Summary: The Journey of Numbers! 🎉 Today, we explored the fantastic world of percentages, decimals, and fractions! We kicked things off with a digital treasure hunt for trivia about percentages, became math influencers creating practical videos, embarked on a magical RPG quest to defeat the 'Math Villain', and wrapped up as market analysts applying discounts in our online store simulation. It was an exciting adventure through the realm of numbers! 🚀🔢

World

🌐 Connection to Today's World: 🌐 In our fast-paced world, grasping percentages, fractions, and decimals is key. Whether we are calculating a discount while shopping online, analyzing social media post metrics, or interpreting public health data, these math skills are constantly in play in our digital lives. Today's lesson highlighted how these concepts are relevant and useful in numerous modern scenarios, equipping students to tackle real-life challenges with confidence. 📱💼

Applications

🛠️ Significance in Everyday Life: 🛠️ Being able to convert between percentages, fractions, and decimals is an essential skill. It enables us to comprehend discounts while shopping, interpret data and statistics we've come across in news or on digital platforms, and help us manage our personal finances effectively. These skills are crucial when making informed and savvy decisions in day-to-day life and in the business sector. 💡📊


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