Mathematics

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to calculate discounts on sales items.

VOCABULARY

Discounts: A deduction from the usual price of something. Usually, a percentage off something. 

Sales items: Something that is being sold for a discounted price.

Percentages: A proportion of a sum.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Get your child to create their own worded problem related to discounts on sales items. It should have at least two steps. Also, get them to answer it.