Explore the meaning of a percentage by relating them to fractions and decimals. Represent percentages with a grid model, a pie chart, and a number line.
[i]Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections. [/i]
How are decimals and percentages the same? How are they different?
How are fractions and percentages the same? How are they different?
Fractions, decimals, and percentages are all shown above. Which one would you rather use and why?