I teach Highschool Biology and Physical Science. I give my students a formula to figure out the percentage correct they've earned on their respective assessment(s). It's always number correct/total number. They often ask me, "Why do I have to know how to figure out percentages?" or "When am I going to use this formula in the future?" I admit, sometimes, I have to dig deep inside instead of answering the usual, "Umm...because I said so!" No wait, that's what I tell my own children. We uses percentages in everyday life as adults especially in the fitness field. For an example, computing our BMI (Body Mass Index) or body fat analysis (eek, that's a scarey one). Here are a few statistics that have proven successful to lose weight and body fat!
- 90% Exercise only 1 hour a day.
- 78% Eat breakfast daily. Not doughnuts, but a meal filled with multigrains, fiber and protein.
- 75% Weight in daily. However, our weight fluctuates depending on monthly events. Therefore, I suggest using the "How Do My Clothes Fit Today?" method.
- 62% Watch less than 10 hours a week of television. Who has time? We are busy moms who are in charge of EVERYTHING!!!
*Collins, Harper, National Weight Control Registry,
Your Inner Skinny.
I teach Highschool Biology and Physical Science. I give my students a formula to figure out the percentage correct they've earned on their respective assessment(s). It's always number correct/total number. They often ask me, "Why do I have to know how to figure out percentages?" or "When am I going to use this formula in the future?" I admit, sometimes, I have to dig deep inside instead of answering the usual, "Umm...because I said so!" No wait, that's what I tell my own children. We uses percentages in everyday life as adults especially in the fitness field. For an example, computing our BMI (Body Mass Index) or body fat analysis (eek, that's a scarey one). Here are a few statistics that have proven successful to lose weight and body fat!
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