Percent to Decimal

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on helping students practice converting percentages into decimals. Each problem presents a percentage that students must convert into its decimal form by moving the decimal point two places to the left. The worksheet covers a range of percentages, including whole numbers, decimals, and percentages over 100%, offering comprehensive practice in this essential mathematical skill. By completing this worksheet, students will improve their ability to accurately and quickly convert percentages to decimals, a fundamental skill needed for various math problems and real-life applications.

The main goal of this worksheet is to teach students the straightforward process of converting percentages into decimals. It reinforces the concept that a percentage is simply a fraction of 100 and that moving the decimal point to the left by two places effectively converts the percentage into a decimal. This practice helps students become more comfortable with decimal calculations and prepares them for more complex math operations where such conversions are necessary. As they work through the problems, students develop confidence in their ability to manipulate numbers and improve their overall number sense, which is crucial for success in math and everyday financial literacy.