Total Time: 2 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course teaches how to calculate percents. It explains how to convert decimals to percents, percents to decimals, fractions to percents, and percents to fractions. This course also teaches how to solve word problems involving percentages by using formulas.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Convert a decimal to a percent and a percent to a decimal
Convert decimals to fractions, fractions to decimals, and fractions to percents
Define the terms base, rate, and percentage and identify them in word problems
Solve math problems using percents

Topics: 
Introduction to Percents
Reviewing Conversion Rules
Converting to and from Percents
Percentages
Word Problems
Course Review

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.