Exploring Benchmark Fractions and Percents

The video tutorial covers the sixth-grade concept of benchmark fractions and percents, focusing on converting fractions to decimals and then to percents. It uses a problem from the 2018 released STAAR test to illustrate the process. The tutorial explains how to identify the fraction that represents 25 percent and explores other fractions and their percent equivalents, emphasizing the importance of memorizing benchmark fractions.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Algebraic equations

• Benchmark fractions and percents

• Geometry

• Statistics

Which standard is being addressed in the video?

• 7.2B

• 8.1C

• 6.4F

• 5.3A

What is the first step in converting a fraction to a percent?

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Convert the fraction to a decimal

• Multiply by 100

How many spaces are there in the number line for the fraction 2/10?

• 5

• 12

• 8

• 10

What is the decimal equivalent of 2/10?

• 0.4

• 0.25

• 0.2

• 0.5

What is the percent equivalent of 2/8 after reducing it?

• 40%

• 30%

• 25%

• 20%

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

• 0.1

• 0.25

• 0.2

• 0.3

What is the percent equivalent of 4/12?

• 50%

• 40%

• 33.33%

• 25%

Which fraction is equivalent to 75%?

• 3/4

• 1/2

• 4/5

• 2/3

What should students memorize along with multiplication facts?

• Decimal equivalents of fractions

• Geometric shapes

• Historical dates

• Algebraic formulas