AC9M5N04

Number > Fractions, Decimals, Percentages

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Recognise that 100% represents the complete whole and use percentages to describe, represent and compare relative size; connect familiar percentages to their decimal and fraction equivalents.

What this means

Percentages and their fraction and decimal equivalents.

  • A percentage is a fraction where the denominator is 100, e.g., 60% = 60/100

Tip

  • Some connections are more obvious; 23% , 23/100 , 0.23 .
    Others are less obvious; 25% , 1/4 , 0.25 .

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Resources & Manipulatives

These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.

Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.

Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.

These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.

This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.