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Math 8 Name: _______________

Checkpoint

Big Idea: Numbers represent, describe and compare quantities of percentages. Tools Used to Complete Assessment. Check all that apply. Multiplication Chart Calculator Translator Teacher/ EA Support – circle questions student requires support with Other ________________________ Assessment Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning I can apply my knowledge of this skill to complete problems. Ex: word problems

I can solve problems when all information is provided. Ex: textbook practice

I can calculate when I am provided the steps to complete problems. Ex: steps are provided for me

I am still working towards the correct steps necessary to complete problems.

Instructions: Answer the following questions. Make sure you show all your work. Round all answers to two decimal places. LEARNING OUTCOME: I can show percents that are between 0 % and 1 %.

1. One completely shaded grid represents 100 %. Use the diagram provided to represent 5/6 % of a percent.

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LEARNING OUTCOME: I can show percents that are greater than 100%.

2. Represent the percent in the statement on a grid. The length of the Yukon River is about 230 % of the length of the Fraser River.

LEARNING OUTCOME: I can show percents involving fractions, decimals, and percents.

3. Complete the table below: Fraction Decimal Percent 6/8

0.02

12 %

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LEARNING OUTCOME: I can solve problems that involve percents

4. A shoe store offered a 25 % discount of boots. The next week, the store offered a Further discount of 10 % on the already discounted price. The regular price was $ 50. What is the final sale price? Show your work.

5. Suppose GST is 5 % and PST is 7 %. Calculate the total tax and total cost of an iphone that is priced at $ 499.

Check the answers for this checkpoint on Ms. Vissers website. www.msvissersclassroom.weebly.com

For extra practice complete the questions on the back of your review sheets. Test: Tuesday, Dec 4th