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How to Convert Fractions to Percents in Foldables

Once you learn the basics behind converting fractions into percents, you will be able to solve even the most challenging of such math problems. By creating a math foldable for yourself (or your students), you will be able to access it regularly to remind yourself how to convert fractions into percentages and vice versa. It will also give you a deeper understanding behind this math skill. Dinah Zike offers several ideas for foldable shapes and styles. Choose one that makes sense to you or one of your own design.

Things You'll Need

  • Construction or white paper
  • Scissors
  • Stapler
  • Pencil and eraser
  • Markers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Stack three or more pieces of white or construction paper on top of one another; making sure they line up perfectly.

    • 2

      Fold the stack of paper neatly in half; create the fold by making the two shortest ends of the pages meet.

    • 3

      Press down firmly on the folded crease and staple along the crease.

    • 4

      Fold the booklet into thirds, pressing down firmly on each crease, so that the cover of the booklet will have three rectangles (or two vertical fold lines).

    • 5

      Re-open up the cover of the booklet so that you see the three rectangles and cut along each of the vertical fold lines. Do not cut to detach the rectangles; stop cutting before you reach the stapled crease so that flaps remain.

    • 6

      Write down the three methods to convert fractions into percents -- one on each of the cover's flaps.

      The first method involves writing a fraction with any numerator over a denominator of 100; the numerator's number will be the same as the corresponding percent. For example, 24/100 = 24%.

      The second method involves writing a fraction where the denominator can easily be transformed into 100 through multiplication in your head. A denominator of 10 or 25 can be easily multiplied to yield 100 and if the denominator is multiplied, so must the numerator. For example, on the second flap you could write: 5/10=50/100=50% (5x10=50; 10x10=100).

      On the third flap, write the third method, which involves dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100. For example, to convert 4/7 into a percent, you would perform the following using long division: 4 divided by 7 = 0.57; 0.57 x 100 = 57%.

    • 7

      Write down fractions on the other pages of the foldable booklet underneath the solution method they correspond with. For example, on the second page under the first flap, write down a fraction with a denominator of 100; under the third flap, write down fractions that would be hard to convert into percents in your head.

    • 8

      Write down the solutions or appropriate percents on the other side of the page as their corresponding fractions. Double-check your answers using a calculator by dividing the numerator by the denominator and multiplying by 100.

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