Mathematics Investigation- Using percentages to investigate Taxation

Taxes is one of those problems adults always have. Always. Ever wondered how the taxation dollars is spent though? This investigation looks into a recent taxation statement that illustrates where a taxation payment goes to. Look at using division, longer multiplication and addition. How about making decisions as to where future taxation dollars are spent? What would happen if YOU decided where you tax dollars went? Here's an investigation pushing students to explore their understanding of percentages and logical mathematical reasoning past primary years into secondary school curriculum understanding.

Two cards can become a single lesson Mathematics activity

Operations and number focus

Terrific for Years 5-8

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