Discount Dice
Discount Dice is an exciting activity that adds an element of fun to learning about discounts. In this engaging exercise, students roll two specially created dice—one displaying percentages and the other showing dollar amounts. They then use their mathematical skills to calculate the discount and the final price.
Learning goals
- We are learning to find a simple fraction of a quantity where the result is a whole number, e.g. 1/3 of a number is the same as dividing by 3.
- We are learning to investigate and calculate percentage discounts of 10%, 25% and 50% on sale items, with and without digital technologies.
- We are learning to solve problems that require finding a familiar fraction, decimal or percentage of a quantity, including percentage discounts, choosing the best strategies.
Curriculum alignment
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
ACMNA132
8.4
Investigate and calculate percentage discounts of 10%, 25% and 50% on sale items, with and without digital technologies
ACMNA127
8.4
Find a simple fraction of a quantity where the result is a whole number, 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-GM-02
new
Selects and uses the appropriate unit and device to measure lengths and distances including perimeters
MA3-RQF-02
new
Determines 1/2, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 of measures and quantities
MA3-RQF-01
new
Compares and orders fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10
MA3-MR-02
new
Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations
MA3-MR-01
new
Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems
MA3-RN-03
new
Determines percentages of quantities, and finds equivalent fractions and decimals for benchmark percentage values
MA3-RN-02
new
Compares and orders decimals up to 3 decimal places
MA3-RN-01
new
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent the properties of numbers
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
Use the included blank dice template to create your own amounts and percentages.