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Sports Store: Apply Discounts (10/25/50%)

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Overview:

Students calculate and apply discounts of 10%, 25%, and 50% to determine the new prices of items in a sports store. Designed for students in year 5 and year 6.

Learning Objectives:

Practise calculating percentages of amounts.
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, each marked with an original price. They calculate the discounted prices based on specified discount rates (10%, 25%, or 50%) and record the new prices. This activity provides practical experience with percentage calculations and helps students understand real-world applications of mathematics.

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