26. FDP Pyramid

This nifty little pyramid summarises how to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.

Equipment
A5 paper or lightweight card
Scissors
Pens
Glue/tape
Compasses & pencil

Make a square
Fold the paper over to make a perfect 45 degree angle. Cut off the excess paper to make a square.

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Fold & Cut
Unfold the square and fold the opposite diagonal. Cut from one corner to the middle along the fold.

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Label
Draw an X on one of the quarters next to the cut. You will glue this piece later.

Either side of each fold label ‘Fraction’, ‘Percent’, ‘Decimal’.

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Arrows
Using compasses and pencil, lightly draw two circles. Go over these lines with a pen to create one set of arrows going clockwise and one set anti-clockwise.

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Facts
Label each arrow with the correct conversion fact and example.

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Stick
Fold the X flap behind the next section and glue in place.

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Summary
This is a tactile activity which could be used on a wall display. It can also be collapsed down flat where it can be taped on one side into a book and ‘pop up’ when required.

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