Fractions, decimals & percentages

Maths

Secondary

Show how to calculate VAT with a clear example for KS3 maths

Start a Key Stage 3 lesson on decimals, percentages and fractions with a real-world example showing the step-by-step process of calculating VAT, in this classroom resource for secondary maths, numbers and algebra. Using the example of a suitcase in a shop, presenter Isaac Anoom clearly sets out a simple method for working out the cost of VAT.

Percentages: VAT on Suitcase

A fun way to introduce simple fractions to KS2/3 pupils

Maths expert Wendy Fortescue-Hubbard uses her food and equipment in her kitchen to show easy ways to introduce fractions to KS2 and KS3 pupils. Using chocolate, Wendy introduces the concept of one whole and halves. Wendy also shows a fun way of teaching top heavy fractions and mixed fractions to pupils by using coloured paper. She encourages both teachers and pupils to get tearing to divide the paper up into thirds and fifths.

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Percentages: VAT on Suitcase

Starting Off with Fractions