Question 1

What will students learn from the Percentage Increase and Decrease?

Accepted Answer

Use mental metods to find simple percentage increases and decreases

Question 2

What year group is the Percentage Increase and Decrease for?

Accepted Answer

This increasing and decreasing by percentages worksheet is designed for students in Year 8 and Year 9 and aligns with the UK National Curriculum.

Question 3

Is this Foundation or Higher tier?

Accepted Answer

This is a Foundation/Higher tier worksheet suitable for both Foundation and Higher tier students.

Question 4

What should students know before starting this worksheet?

Accepted Answer

Students need to be confident dividing by 2, 4 and 10, Students should know how to find 10%, 50% and understand that other percentage can be found using these values.

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Question 5

Does this worksheet include answers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all Cazoom Maths worksheets include a separate answer sheet so parents and teachers can check work and identify areas where students may need additional support.

Question 6

What format is this worksheet in?

Accepted Answer

This worksheet is provided as a PDF file, which can be easily viewed, printed, and shared. PDFs work on all devices and maintain consistent formatting, making them perfect for both classroom printing and digital learning.

Question 7

What makes this increasing and decreasing by percentages worksheet effective for Year 8 and Year 9?

Accepted Answer

This increasing and decreasing by percentages worksheet is created by qualified maths teachers and provides carefully structured practice that builds understanding step-by-step. It includes clear examples, varied question types, and full answer sheets. Used by thousands of teachers and parents, Cazoom maths worksheets are designed to develop both skills and confidence.

Question 8

Can I use this increasing and decreasing by percentages worksheet for homework?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this worksheet is perfect for homework, classwork, and independent practice. It provides structured questions that reinforce learning and can be completed independently, making it ideal for use both in the classroom and at home.

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Percentage Increase and Decrease WORKSHEET