This resource has been designed for students working towards Functional Skills Maths qualifications at Level 2 (Edexcel-Pearson, NCFE, City and Guilds, AQA, Highfield Qualifications, NOCN, Open Awards). It contains a 63-page workbook and a 160-slide PowerPoint lesson on percentages.

These resources will help pupils to achieve these outcomes:

work out percentages of amounts and express one amount as a percentage of another
calculate the percentage change (increase and decrease)
calculate the original value after a percentage change
convert between fractions, decimals and percentages
solve real-life number problems involving percentages

Workbook

The 63-page workbookworkbook contains 20 explanation pages, 36 worksheets, 4 progress checks and a certificate of achievement. It is provided in PDF format and an editable PowerPoint version. It can be used for classwork, homework, revision or as an independent learning pack.

PowerPoint Lesson

The editable, PowerPoint lesson clearly explains how to carry out calculations for the percentage element of the Level 2 specification. It provides many opportunities for students to practice these skills and to apply them to solving real-life problems. The PowerPoint contains links to several short videos on percentages and percentage examination questions.

It is an ideal resource for introducing the percentage component of the Level 2 specification and for revision purposes.

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