21 Back to School Tips Every Teacher Needs

You can take the teacher out of the classroom, but—well you know where this is going.

Free from the seemingly endless demands of full-time teaching—and hopefully in a state of rest and relaxation—you now have the luxury of reflecting on the past year and considering ways to better meet the needs of your next group of kiddos.

If you’ve ever had to teach the same courses over and over again, then you know that teaching “on repeat” gets old quickly.

The fun of being an educator comes from the constant challenges and the endless opportunities to be creative and to further master your craft.

Like her students, a great teacher is a lifelong learner. Always growing. Learning from mistakes. And inching closer to the best version of herself that she can possibly be.

Whether you want to honestly evaluate your performance last school year, engage in online professional development, finally attend that conference, dabble in that new teaching trend that you keep hearing about, or just want to lead a more balanced teaching life, then you’re in the right place.

The following list (each a chapter from the book 21 Back to School Tips Every Teacher Needs) is a great way to focus your thinking. To go more in-depth on any topic, download the full PDF eBook here.

1.) Reflect on what you did well the past school year.

Looking for guided reflection strategies?

2.) Identify your weaknesses

Do you need help evaluating your performance?

3.) Apply strengths to improving weaknesses

How can teachers maximize their strengths?

4.) Make a plan.

How can you establish teaching goals and hold yourself accountable?

5.) Take time to relax and recharge.

How can you give yourself permission to relax?

6.) Read a book or two.

What amazing books are blowing teachers minds lately?

7.) Attend a conference.

How can you finally attend that awesome conference without paying out of pocket?

8.) Participate in Twitter chats.

How can teachers build a PLN using Twitter chats?

9.) Maintain your relationships.

Looking for strategies for building positive relationships with fellow teachers and administrators? 

10.) Get better at saying "no!"

Do you know how to say "no" without feeling guilty?

11.) Prioritize your health.

Looking for tips for teachers staying healthy during the school year?

12.) Consider flexible seating.

Is this the year that you finally embrace flexible seating?

13.) Consider a new approach to homework.

Looking to tweak your approach to homework this year?

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14.) Consider flipping your classroom.

Are you ready to experiment with flipping this year?

15.) Embrace more technology.

What new tech tools should you be using this year?

16.) Get your kids writing more.

How can you get your kids more interested in writing every day?

17.) Bring mindfulness into your classroom.

How can you take advantage of the benefits of mindfulness practice in your classroom this year?

18.) Nurture a growth mindset.

Are you ready to nurture a growth mindset with your kids this year?

19.) Take a leadership role.

How can you take a bigger leadership role in your school this year?

20.) Rock the first week of school!

How can you get through the first week like a teacher rock star?

21.) Get yourself inspired.

Looking to get yourself inspired to start teaching again?

Looking for an in-depth discussion on all 21 topics? You can now download my PDF eBook 21 Back to School Tips Every Teacher Needs!

By Anthony Persico

Anthony is the content crafter and head educator for YouTube's MashUp Math and an advisor to Amazon Education's 'With Math I Can' Campaign. You can often find me happily developing animated math lessons to share on my YouTube channel . Or spending way too much time at the gym or playing on my phone.

The Ultimate Guide to Passing the Geometry Regents Exam

How to Pass the Geometry Regents Exam

This ultimate guide to passing your Geometry Regents exam will help you understand how the exam works, how the questions are structured, and how to study so that you can not only pass the Geometry Regents, but score a 90 or above.

The Geometry Regents Exam measures a student’s understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards for Geometry. The exam requires that students show an understanding of mathematical concepts, use prior knowledge and prerequisite skills, and solve real world problems using tools and formulas.

What topics are covered on the Geometry Regents and which ones are the most important?

Not all geometry topics and learning standards are represented equally on the Geometry Regents. The graphics below (via EngageNY.org) share a blueprint that details which  topics are represented most on the Geometry Regents exam.

You can use this blueprint to help you prepare for the exam more strategically.

Notice that understanding topics related to Congruence (27-34% of the exam) are represented much more than topics related to Circles (only 2-8% of the exam).

While you should never skip any of the exam topics while preparing, you can use this information to prioritize what topics you plan on studying the most.

Pro Tip: If you are short on studying time, try focusing most of your attention on understanding topics related to Congruence (27-34% of the exam) and Similarity, Right Triangles, and Trigonometry (29-37% of the exam). By mastering these two strands alone, you will likely be able to pass the exam easily.

How Long is the Geometry Regents Exam?

The Geometry Regents exam lasts for three hours, although finishing the exam in less than three hours is common. However, students should not expect to be allowed to leave the testing site before the three-hour deadline has been met.

What is the format of the Geometry Regents Exam?

The geometry regents contains four parts including both multiple-choice questions and constructed response questions.

Part I contains 24 multiple choice questions, while Parts II, III, and IV contain constructed response questions.

How many questions are on the Geometry Regents Exam?

 There are a total of 35 questions on the Geometry Regents Exam. However, all of the questions are not weighted the same. See the chart below (via EngageNY.org) for more information on the breakdown.

How many questions do you need to get correct to pass the geometry regents?

As of January 2018, students are required to earn 30 total credits to get a passing score of 65. For example, by answering 15 multiple choice questions correct (2 credits each), you would earn a passing score.

What can I bring with me to the Geometry Regents?

Students are permitted to use a graphing calculator on all sections of the Geometry Regents exam. Students will also be given access to a compass and a straightedge (ruler) for the entire duration of the exam.

 Your school/testing site is responsible for supplying these materials to you.

 Pro Tip: Understanding how to use these tools is crucial to passing the geometry regents exam.

What about the Geometry Regents Reference Sheet?

 All students will be supplied with a reference sheet. You can download the Geometry Regents Reference Sheet for free by clicking here.

5 Tips for Passing the Geometry Regents Exam

1.) Review Past Geometry Regents Exams

Every Geometry Regents exam (with corresponding answer key and model answers) from the past several years are available for free online. You can practice taking these exams at home to assess your readiness and determine areas of weakness that you can focus on while studying.

Practicing these old exams is great way to familiarize yourself with the format of the exam, what kind of questions will be asked, and what your responses need to look like.

Here are links to the most recent Geometry Regents Exams (past geometry regents answers are included):

 Geometry Regents 2017 | Geometry Regents 2018 | Geometry Regents 2019

2.) Know Your Reference Sheet

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the reference sheet before the exam and know what information and formulas are included on it (as well as which ones are not).

This information is valuable because you do not have to memorize the formulas on the reference sheet since they will already be given to you.

Pro Tip: If there is anything that you have memorized for the exam, write it down on your reference sheet as soon as the test begins. By transferring the information to paper, you are freeing up valuable mental energy that you can put towards the exam questions.

3.) Break Up Your Studying

Cramming for an exam like the Geometry Regents is not a good idea. For more information, check out this BBC article Why Cramming for Tests Often Fails.

Instead, you should space out your studying over several weeks leading up to exam day. In addition to working on past exam questions, you should review your Geometry notes, practice problems, quizzes and tests as well.

One of the benefits of spacing out your studying is that it will give you opportunities to ask your geometry teacher for help before or after school. If you wait until the last minute to study, you will not have this option.

4.) Take Advantage of Free Resources

There is no shortage of helpful, free resources to help you prepare for the Geometry Regents.

Many students like to use Geometry Regents Review packets, take online prep courses, and study geometry regents vocabulary flash cards.

By taking advantage of these free online resources, you can give yourself plenty of practice and exposure to the topics that will be covered on the regents exam.

Pro Tip: When you come across a practice question that you are struggling to solve, write down whatever questions you may have and flag the question until you can share it with your teacher or tutor the next time they are available.

5.) Understand Proofs

If you are looking to not only pass the Geometry Regents, but score a 90 or above, then you need to be sure that you have a strong understanding of the more difficult topics on the exam.

And triangle proofs are the topic that students most often struggle with.

If your goal is a high score on the geometry regents, then you will need to focus a good amount of energy and study time on understanding congruence and completing proofs.

Here are a few free video lessons on these topics if you could use some extra practice:

Are you looking for help with passing the Algebra 1 Regents and Algebra 2 Regents? Click the links below to access our other free guides:

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Have any questions or ideas? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

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By Anthony Persico

Anthony is the content crafter and head educator for YouTube's MashUp Math . You can often find me happily developing animated math lessons to share on my YouTube channel . Or spending way too much time at the gym or playing on my phone.

The Ultimate Guide to Passing the Algebra 2 Regents Exam

How to Pass the Algebra 2 Regents Exam

This ultimate guide to passing your Algebra 2 Regents exam will help you understand how the exam works, how the questions are structured, and how to study so that you can not only pass the Algebra 2 Regents, but score a 90 or above.

The Algebra 2 Regents Exam measures a student’s understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards for Algebra 2. The exam requires that students show an understanding of mathematical concepts, use prior knowledge and prerequisite skills, and solve real world problems using tools and formulas.

What topics are covered on the Algebra 2 Regents and which ones are the most important?

Not all algebra topics and learning standards are represented equally on the regents exam. The graphics below (via EngageNY.org) share a blueprint that details which  topics are represented most on the Algebra 2 Regents exam.

You can use this blueprint to help you prepare for the exam more strategically.

Notice that understanding topics related to the Algebra category (35-44% of the exam) are represented much more than topics related to the Number & Quantity category (only 5-12% of the exam).

While you should never skip any of the exam topics while preparing, you can use this information to prioritize what topics you plan on studying the most.

Pro Tip: If you are short on studying time, try focusing most of your attention on understanding topics related to Algebra (expressions, equations, and inequalities) (35-44% of the exam) and Functions (30-40% of the exam). By mastering these two strands alone, you will likely be able to pass the exam easily.

How Long is the Algebra 2 Regents Exam?

The Algebra 2 Regents exam lasts for three hours, although finishing the exam in less than three hours is common. However, students should not expect to be allowed to leave the testing site before the three-hour deadline has been met.

What is the format of the Algebra 2 Regents Exam?

The Algebra 2 regents contains four parts including both multiple-choice questions and constructed response questions.

Part I contains 24 multiple choice questions, while Parts II, III, and IV contain constructed response questions.

How many questions are on the Algebra 2 Regents Exam?

 There are a total of 37 questions on the Algebra 2 Regents Exam. However, all of the questions are not weighted the same. See the chart below (via EngageNY.org) for more information on the breakdown.

How many questions do you need to get correct to pass the Algebra 2 Regents?

As of January 2018, students are required to earn 30 total credits to get a passing score of 65. For example, by answering 15 multiple choice questions correct (2 credits each), you would earn a passing score.

What can I bring with me to the Algebra 2 Regents?

Students are permitted to use a graphing calculator on all sections of the Algebra 2 Regents exam. Students will also be given access to a straightedge (ruler) for the entire duration of the exam.

 Your school/testing site is responsible for supplying these materials to you.

 Pro Tip: Understanding how to use these tools is crucial to passing the algebra 2 regents exam.

What about the Algebra 2 Regents Reference Sheet?

 All students will be supplied with a reference sheet. You can download the Algebra 2 Regents Reference Sheet for free by clicking here.

5 Tips for Passing the Algebra 2 Regents Exam

1.) Review Past Algebra 2 Regents Exams

Every Algebra 2 Regents exam (with corresponding answer key and model answers) from the past several years are available for free online. You can practice taking these exams at home to assess your readiness and determine areas of weakness that you can focus on while studying.

Practicing these old exams is great way to familiarize yourself with the format of the exam, what kind of questions will be asked, and what your responses need to look like.

Here are links to the most recent Algebra 2 Regents Exams (past algebra 2 regents answers are included):

Algebra 2 Regents Practice: Algebra 2 Regents June 2018 | Algebra 2 Regents August 2018 | Algebra 2 Regents January 2019 | + More Algebra 2 Regents Answers

2.) Know Your Reference Sheet

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the reference sheet before the exam and know what information and formulas are included on it (as well as which ones are not).

This information is valuable because you do not have to memorize the formulas on the reference sheet since they will already be given to you.

Pro Tip: If there is anything that you have memorized for the exam, write it down on your reference sheet as soon as the test begins. By transferring the information to paper, you are freeing up valuable mental energy that you can put towards the exam questions.

3.) Break Up Your Studying

Cramming for an exam like the Algebra 2 Regents is not a good idea. For more information, check out this BBC article Why Cramming for Tests Often Fails.

Instead, you should space out your studying over several weeks leading up to exam day. In addition to working on past exam questions, you should review your Algebra 2 notes, practice problems, quizzes and tests as well.

One of the benefits of spacing out your studying is that it will give you opportunities to ask your Algebra 2 teacher for help before or after school. If you wait until the last minute to study, you will not have this option.

4.) Take Advantage of Free Resources

There is no shortage of helpful, free resources to help you prepare for the Algebra 2 Regents.

Many students like to use Algebra 2 Regents Review packets, take online prep courses, and study algebra 2 regents vocabulary flash cards.

By taking advantage of these free online resources, you will give yourself plenty of practice and exposure to the topics that will be covered on the regents exam.

Pro Tip: When you come across a practice question that you are struggling to solve, write down whatever questions you may have and flag the question until you can share it with your teacher or tutor the next time they are available.

5.) Understand The Big Topics

If you are looking to not only pass the Algebra 2 Regents, but score a 90 or above, then you need to be sure that you have a strong understanding of the more difficult topics on the exam.

If your goal is a high score on the regents, then you will need to focus a good amount of energy and study time on understanding expressions, equations, and inequalities as well as functions.

Here are a few free video lessons on these topics if you could use some extra practice:

Are you looking for help with passing the Algebra 1 Regents and Geometry Regents? Click the links below to access our other free guides:

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Have any questions or ideas? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

(Never miss a Mashup Math blog--click here to get our weekly newsletter!)

By Anthony Persico

Anthony is the content crafter and head educator for YouTube's MashUp Math . You can often find me happily developing animated math lessons to share on my YouTube channel . Or spending way too much time at the gym or playing on my phone.

The Ultimate Guide to Passing the Algebra 1 Regents Exam

How to Pass the Algebra 1 Regents Exam

This ultimate guide to passing your Algebra 1 Regents exam will help you understand how the exam works, how the questions are structured, and how to study so that you can not only pass the Algebra 1 Regents, but score a 90 or above.

The Algebra 1 Regents Exam measures a student’s understanding of the Common Core Learning Standards for Algebra 1. The exam requires that students show an understanding of mathematical concepts, use prior knowledge and prerequisite skills, and solve real world problems using tools and formulas.

What topics are covered on the Algebra 1 Regents and which ones are the most important?

Not all algebra topics and learning standards are represented equally on the regents exam. The graphics below (via EngageNY.org) share a blueprint that details which  topics are represented most on the Algebra 1 Regents exam.

You can use this blueprint to help you prepare for the exam more strategically.

Notice that understanding topics related to Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities (50-56% of the exam) are represented much more than topics related to Statistics and Probability (only 5-10% of the exam).

While you should never skip any of the exam topics while preparing, you can use this information to prioritize what topics you plan on studying the most.

Pro Tip: If you are short on studying time, try focusing most of your attention on understanding topics related to Algebra (expressions, equations, and inequalities) (50-56% of the exam) and Functions (32-38% of the exam). By mastering these two strands alone, you will likely be able to pass the exam easily.

How Long is the Algebra 1 Regents Exam?

The Algebra 1 Regents exam lasts for three hours, although finishing the exam in less than three hours is common. However, students should not expect to be allowed to leave the testing site before the three-hour deadline has been met.

What is the format of the Algebra 1 Regents Exam?

The Algebra 1 regents contains four parts including both multiple-choice questions and constructed response questions.

Part I contains 24 multiple choice questions, while Parts II, III, and IV contain constructed response questions.

How many questions are on the Algebra 1 Regents Exam?

 There are a total of 37 questions on the Algebra 1 Regents Exam. However, all of the questions are not weighted the same. See the chart below (via EngageNY.org) for more information on the breakdown.

How many questions do you need to get correct to pass the Algebra 1 Regents?

As of January 2018, students are required to earn 30 total credits to get a passing score of 65. For example, by answering 15 multiple choice questions correct (2 credits each), you would earn a passing score.

What can I bring with me to the Algebra 1 Regents?

Students are permitted to use a graphing calculator on all sections of the Algebra 1 Regents exam. Students will also be given access to a straightedge (ruler) for the entire duration of the exam.

 Your school/testing site is responsible for supplying these materials to you.

 Pro Tip: Understanding how to use these tools is crucial to passing the algebra 1 regents exam.

What about the Algebra 1 Regents Reference Sheet?

 All students will be supplied with a reference sheet. You can download the Algebra 1 Regents Reference Sheet for free by clicking here.

5 Tips for Passing the Algebra 1 Regents Exam

1.) Review Past Algebra 1 Regents Exams

Every Algebra 1 Regents exam (with corresponding answer key and model answers) from the past several years are available for free online. You can practice taking these exams at home to assess your readiness and determine areas of weakness that you can focus on while studying.

Practicing these old exams is great way to familiarize yourself with the format of the exam, what kind of questions will be asked, and what your responses need to look like.

Here are links to the most recent Algebra 1 Regents Exams (past algebra 1 regents answers are included):

Algebra 1 Regents Practice: Algebra 1 Regents June 2018 | Algebra 1 Regents August 2018 | Algebra 1 Regents January 2019 | + More Algebra 1 Regents Answers

2.) Know Your Reference Sheet

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the reference sheet before the exam and know what information and formulas are included on it (as well as which ones are not).

This information is valuable because you do not have to memorize the formulas on the reference sheet since they will already be given to you.

Pro Tip: If there is anything that you have memorized for the exam, write it down on your reference sheet as soon as the test begins. By transferring the information to paper, you are freeing up valuable mental energy that you can put towards the exam questions.

3.) Break Up Your Studying

Cramming for an exam like the Algebra 1 Regents is not a good idea. For more information, check out this BBC article Why Cramming for Tests Often Fails.

Instead, you should space out your studying over several weeks leading up to exam day. In addition to working on past exam questions, you should review your Algebra 1 notes, practice problems, quizzes and tests as well.

One of the benefits of spacing out your studying is that it will give you opportunities to ask your Algebra 1 teacher for help before or after school. If you wait until the last minute to study, you will not have this option.

4.) Take Advantage of Free Resources

There is no shortage of helpful, free resources to help you prepare for the Algebra Regents.

Many students like to use Algebra 1 Regents Review packets, take online prep courses, and study algebra 1 regents vocabulary flash cards.

By taking advantage of these free online resources, you will can give yourself plenty of practice and exposure to the topics that will be covered on the regents exam.

Pro Tip: When you come across a practice question that you are struggling to solve, write down whatever questions you may have and flag the question until you can share it with your teacher or tutor the next time they are available.

5.) Understand The Big Topics

If you are looking to not only pass the Algebra 1 Regents, but score a 90 or above, then you need to be sure that you have a strong understanding of the more difficult topics on the exam.

If your goal is a high score on the regents, then you will need to focus a good amount of energy and study time on understanding expressions, equations, and inequalities as well as functions.

Here are a few free video lessons on these topics if you could use some extra practice:

Are you looking for help with passing the Algebra 2 Regents and Geometry Regents? Click the links below to access our other free guides:

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Have any questions or ideas? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

(Never miss a Mashup Math blog--click here to get our weekly newsletter!)

By Anthony Persico

Anthony is the content crafter and head educator for YouTube's MashUp Math . You can often find me happily developing animated math lessons to share on my YouTube channel . Or spending way too much time at the gym or playing on my phone.

Calculating Percent Increase in 3 Easy Steps

Calculating Percent Increase in 3 Easy Steps

Being able to calculate percent increase is an incredibly significant and useful math skill that can be applied in the classroom, on exams, and—most importantly—in the real world. While many students often perceive calculating percent increase as a difficult skill to master, it can actually be extremely easy.

(Looking for a Percent Increase Calculator to make a super fast calculation: Click here to access our free Percent Increase Calculator)

 The following free Calculating Percent Increase step-by-step lesson guide will teach you how to calculate percent increase using a simple and effective three-step process. As long as you can remember the three steps and learn to apply them, you will be able to quickly and accurately calculate percent to correctly solve math problems.

Before you learn about calculating percent increase using our three-step process, let’s do a quick recap of some key vocabulary terms and definitions related to percents.

Looking to learn how to calculate percent decrease or percent change? Use the links below to download our free step-by-step guides:

• How to calculate the percent decrease between two numbers

• How to calculate the percent change between two numbers

Percent Definition

In math, a percent refers to parts per one hundred and the mathematical symbol for percent is %.

For example, 40% means 40 per 100. In the diagram below, 40% of the box is shaded in blue.

In other words, percent is a ratio of some value out of one hundred.

For example, 20% means 20 out of every 100. With this definition in mind, if 20% of 200 students have a test tomorrow, then 40 total students have a test tomorrow.

Percent Increase Definition

Now that you understand percent, what does percent increase mean?

 In math, the percent increase between two numbers is the difference between the final number and the starting number. Percent increase is always expressed as a percentage of the first number.

 Keep in mind that percent increase will always be represented as a percentage and will include a % symbol.

For example, if you had $60 dollars at the start of the week and $90 at the end of the week and wanted to find the percent increase, the final number would be 90 and the starting number would be 60.

Identifying the starting number and the final number is relatively simple and it is key for solving percent increase problems.

Calculating Percent Increase

Now you are ready to learn to calculate percent increase using our easy three-step process.

Let’s take a close look at the previous scenario:

Calculating Percent Increase Example #1

For the first example, let’s find the percent increase for the following scenario:

If your total savings of $60 at the start of the week has grown to $90 by the end of the week, what is the percent increase?

Here is where our three-step process comes in:

Step 1: Find the difference of the values by subtracting the starting value from the final value.

In this case, the final value minus the starting value can be calculated as follows:

90 – 60 = 30

 So, the difference of the two values would be 30 in this example. Note that, when calculating percent increase, you will always be subtracting the smaller value from the larger value.

Step 2: Divide the difference by the starting number.

The next step is to take the difference (30 in this example) and divide it by the starting number (60 in this example) as follows:

30/60 = 0.50

Always express your answer as a decimal (doing this will make your life much easier when you get to step three).

Step 3: Multiply by 100

The final step is to multiply the decimal result from step two by one hundred and express the final result as a percent.

0.50 x 100 = 50

 Final Answer: 50% Increase

That’s all there is to it! By using the three steps, you can conclude that there was a 50% increase in how much money you had from the start of the week to the end of the week.

Confused? That’s totally fine. Let’s take a look at another example where we will calculate percent increase using the three-step process.

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If you need a faster way to calculate the percent increase between two numbers, check out our free Percent Increase Calculator tool, which lets you input the starting and final values to get an instant answer!

▶ Click here to access our free Percent Increase Calculator for students

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Calculating Percent Increase Example #2

In 2021, it cost $48 for Jacob to fill up his car’s gas tank. In 2022, it cost Jacob $64 to fill up his car’s gas tank. What was the percent increase in the cost fill up Jacob’s gas tank from 2021 to 2022?

To solve this problem, note that the starting value is 48 and the final value is 64.

Step 1: Find the difference of the values by subtracting the starting value from the final value.

In this example, the final value minus the starting value can be calculated as follows:

64– 48 = 16

Step 2: Divide the difference by the starting number.

For step two, take the difference (16 in this example) and divide it by the starting number (48 in this example) as follows:

16/48 = 0.3333333

Notice that the result is a repeating decimal, which is ok. You can round the result to the nearest hundredths decimal place to make things easier. In this case, you can round the result to 0.33

Step 3: Multiply by 100

The last step is to multiply the decimal result from step two by one hundred and express the final result as a percent. So…

0.33 x 100 = 33

 Final Answer: 33% Increase

We’re all finished! We have concluded that there was a 33% increase in the cost of filling Jacob’s gas tank from 2021 to 2022.

Hopefully, you are feeling better about calculating percent increase using the three-step method. But, if you could still use a little more practice, let’s take a look at one last example.

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Calculating Percent Increase Example #3

Last school year, 96 students tried out for the Varsity Baseball Team at Delta High School. This year, 212 students tried out. What was the percent increase in students who tried out for the Varsity Baseball Team?

 Just like the last two examples, you can solve this problem by following the three-step process:

Step 1: Find the difference of the values by subtracting the starting value from the final value.

 In this example, the final value minus the starting value can be calculated as follows:

212– 96 = 116

Step 2: Divide the difference by the starting number.

Did you notice that the result from step one is actually larger than the starting value? This occurrence is totally fine and will not prevent the three-step process from working. So, let’s continue with step two as follows:

Find the difference (116 in this example) and divide it by the starting number (96 in this example) as follows:

116/96 = 1.2083333

Just like in example 2, you can round the result to the nearest hundredths decimal place to make things easier. In this case, you can round the result to 1.21

Step 3: Multiply by 100

The last step is to multiply the decimal result from step two by 100 and express the final result as a percent. So…

1.21  x 100 = 121

Final Answer: 121% Increase

All done! Notice how, in this example, the percent increase is over 100%, which just means the ending value was more than double the starting number.

By now, you should be feeling confident in your ability to calculate percent increase using three-step process. However, if you would like some more practice, I recommend that you work through examples one through three again on your own.

Conclusion: Calculating Percent Increase

You can calculate percent increase given any two values by using the following 3-step method:

Step 1: Find the difference of the values by subtracting the starting value from the final value.

Step 2: Divide the difference by the starting number. Express result as a decimal.

Step 3: Multiply by 100. Express result as a %.

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What about Calculating Percent Decrease and Percent Change?

Learn how to calculate a percent decrease or a percent change between two numbers using our free step-by-step guides. Click the links below to get started.

⇥ Calculating Percent Decrease in 3 Easy Steps

⇥ Calculating Percent Change in 3 Easy Steps

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