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Maths Unit: Dazzling Discounts

Maths Unit: Dazzling Discounts
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Mathematics Fractions & Decimals Number & Place Value Money
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Dazzling Discounts is an engaging Year 6 unit designed to unlock the secrets of finding discounts in a multitude of ways. This comprehensive unit takes students on a thrilling journey into the realm of percentages, fractions and real-world problem-solving. Aligned with the Year 6 curriculum, this unit introduces students to a variety of strategies for identifying, calculating and applying discounts effectively. The unit includes several resources including a presentation, accompanying worksheets, end of unit quiz and an assessment task.
 

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Curriculum Codes

AC9M6N07 9

Solve problems that require finding a familiar fraction, decimal or percentage of a quantity, including percentage discounts, choosing efficient calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate

ACMNA127 8.4

Find a simple fraction of a quantity where the result is a whole number, with and without digital technologies

ACMNA132 8.4

Investigate and calculate percentage discounts of 10%, 25% and 50% on sale items, with and without digital technologies

VCMNA213

Find a simple fraction of a quantity where the result is a whole number, with and without digital technologies

VCMNA218

Investigate and calculate percentage discounts of 10%, 25% and 50% on sale items, with and without digital technologies

MA3-1WM old

Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions

MA3-2WM old

Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations

MA3-3WM old

Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another

MA3-7NA old

Compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages

MA3-RN-01 new

Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent the properties of numbers

MA3-RN-02 new

Compares and orders decimals up to 3 decimal places

MA3-RN-03 new

Determines percentages of quantities, and finds equivalent fractions and decimals for benchmark percentage values

MA3-MR-01 new

Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems

MA3-MR-02 new

Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations

MA3-RQF-01 new

Compares and orders fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10

MA3-RQF-02 new

Determines 1/2, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 of measures and quantities

MA3-GM-02 new

Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances including perimeters

Linked Resources & Worksheets
Dazzling Discounts Presentation
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, ACMNA127, ACMNA132, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value
Category: Presentations
Pages: 23
Primary + Unit Plans Membership
Dazzling Discounts Presentation
Discounts Display
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, ACMNA127, ACMNA132, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value
Category: Resources, Classroom Displays
Pages: 2
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Discounts Display
Discounts Student Reference Card
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, ACMNA127, ACMNA132, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value
Category: Resources
Pages: 1
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Discounts Student Reference Card
Class Game -Percentage to Decimal
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M5N04, VCMNA217, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, AC9M6N03, VCMNA211, ACMNA131, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 5, Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Fractions & Decimals
Category: Games & Activities
Pages: 6
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Class Game -Percentage to Decimal
Class Game - Fraction to Percentage
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M5N04, VCMNA217, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, AC9M6N03, VCMNA211, ACMNA131, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 5, Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Fractions & Decimals
Category: Games & Activities
Pages: 6
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Class Game - Fraction to Percentage
Fractions of a Whole
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, ACMNA127, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, MA3-GM-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Fractions & Decimals, Number & Place Value, Money
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 2
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Fractions of a Whole
Which is Bigger? - Percentage
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M5N04, VCMNA217, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, AC9M6N03, VCMNA211, ACMNA131, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 5, Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Fractions & Decimals
Category: Games & Activities
Pages: 9
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Which is Bigger? - Percentage
Crazy Clothing Discounts
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, AC9M6N08, VCMNA214, ACMNA132, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-AR-01, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Money, Patterns & Algebra
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 2
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Crazy Clothing Discounts
Discount Dice
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, ACMNA127, ACMNA132, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Fractions & Decimals, Number & Place Value, Money
Category: Games & Activities
Pages: 4
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Discount Dice
New Prices
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, AC9M6N08, VCMNA214, ACMNA132, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-AR-01, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Money, Patterns & Algebra
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 2
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
New Prices
Discount Task Cards
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, ACMNA127, ACMNA132, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value
Category: Games & Activities
Pages: 5
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Discount Task Cards
Bargain Shopper Game
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M5N04, VCMNA217, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, AC9M6N03, VCMNA211, ACMNA131, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Fractions & Decimals
Category: Games & Activities
Pages: 8
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Bargain Shopper Game
Discounts and Decimals
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, ACMNA127, ACMNA132, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 4
Discounts and Decimals
Discounts and New Prices
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, ACMNA127, ACMNA132, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 4
Discounts and New Prices
Bargain Hunter Percentage Game
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M5N04, VCMNA217, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, AC9M6N03, VCMNA211, ACMNA131, AC9M6N07, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, AC9M6N08, VCMNA214, ACMNA132, MA3-RN-01, ...
Year Level: Year 5, Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Fractions & Decimals, Money
Category: Games & Activities
Pages: 3
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Bargain Hunter Percentage Game
Percentage Problems
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, AC9M6N08, VCMNA214, ACMNA132, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-AR-01, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value, Money, Patterns & Algebra
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 2
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Percentage Problems
Dazzling Discounts Quiz
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, ACMNA127, ACMNA132, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value
Category: Resources
Pages: 23
Pre & Primary Essentials Membership
Dazzling Discounts Quiz
Discounts Assessment
Details
Curriculum Code: AC9M6N07, ACMNA127, ACMNA132, VCMNA213, VCMNA218, MA3-1WM, MA3-2WM, MA3-3WM, MA3-7NA, MA3-RN-01, MA3-RN-02, MA3-RN-03, MA3-MR-01, MA3-MR-02, MA3-RQF-01, MA3-RQF-02, ...
Year Level: Year 6
Subject: Mathematics, Number & Place Value
Category: Worksheets
Pages: 2
Discounts Assessment