If two things are proportional then the ratio of part to whole is maintained and the multiplicative relationship between parts is also maintained.

Increase by a percentage

Maths

In this unit, pupils develop the skills to calculate a given percentage of an amount. In the percentages unit, this is extended to performing simple and compound interest calculations. 

The multiplicative relationship is extended in this unit by considering percentages and the connections between multiplicative relationships and direct proportion. By building on a secure understanding of fractions and ratio, pupils can see their understanding of multiplicative relationships being extended.

Understanding multiplicative relationships: percentages and proportionality

Match each percentage increase question with an equivalent question.

Match each statement with the correct multiplier.

Match each percentage statement to its value.

Which of the following calculations is equivalent to 12% of 300?

Match each calculation with the correct percentage statement.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Increase by a percentage

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.