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Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

5 min readGrade 7 · Number

Grade 7 unifies the three faces of rational numbers. Students who can move between 3/4, 0.75, and 75% — and choose the most useful form for a given problem — have achieved a major milestone in number fluency. Operations with fractions are extended to include multiplication and division.

What students explore

Grade 7 unifies the three faces of rational numbers. Students who can move between 3/4, 0.75, and 75% — and choose the most useful form for a given problem — have achieved a major milestone in number fluency. Operations with fractions are extended to include multiplication and division.

Key ideas

Convert fluently between fractions, decimals, and percents. Multiply and divide fractions. Apply fraction and percent operations to real-world problems: interest, sales tax, commissions. Compare quantities using ratios, fractions, and percents.

Putting it together

Apply these ideas through hands-on activities, guided practice, and real-world problems.

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