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The latest activity to be updated on this site is called "Percentages Quiz" (A multi-level quiz on finding percentages. The lower level questions can be done mentally while the highest level questions require a calculator.).

So far this activity has been accessed 171857 times and 41517 people have earned a Transum Trophy for completing it.

It is important for pupils to learn about percentages in maths as it is a fundamental concept that is widely used in everyday life. Understanding percentages helps individuals to interpret statistics, analyse data, and make informed decisions in a variety of contexts such as finance, shopping, and understanding probability.

By learning how to calculate percentages, pupils develop their numeracy skills and improve their ability to solve real-world problems involving proportions and comparisons. It also helps them to understand the concept of fractions and decimals, as percentages represent parts of a whole out of 100.

Additionally, understanding percentages lays the foundation for more advanced topics in mathematics such as ratio and proportion, statistics, and algebra. It enhances critical thinking skills, promotes logical reasoning, and empowers students to make informed choices based on numerical information.

Overall, mastering the topic of percentages in maths is essential for pupils to become numerically literate and equipped to navigate the quantitative aspects of modern life."

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Arrange the given digits one to nine to make three numbers such that two of them add up to the third. This is a great puzzle for practicing standard pen and paper methods of three digit number addition and subtraction.

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