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Sports Store: Apply Discounts

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Overview:

Students calculate and apply discounts in multiples of 5% (e.g., 5%, 10%, 25%) to determine the new prices of items in a sports store. Designed for students in years 5 and 6.

Learning Objectives:

Practise calculating percentages in multiples of 5%.
Apply percentage discounts to real-world pricing scenarios.
Develop problem-solving and financial literacy skills.

How the Activity Works:

Students are presented with a list of sports store items and various discount rates, all in multiples of 5%. They calculate the new prices after applying the given discounts and record their results, reinforcing percentage calculation skills in a practical context.

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