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Percentages Explained
Shows what a percentage really is, how to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages, and the mental '10% method' for finding a…
- Difficulty
- Level 2 · Standard
- Time
- 20 min
WorksheetYear 6Level 1 · Easier
Free Year 6 Percentage of an Amount Worksheet — Level 1 (Set 2)
Find percentages of quantities, including discounts and increases. Builds confidence with the core skill before adding complexity. This Year 6 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.
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- Year
- Year 6
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Topic
- Percentages
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 12
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- finding a percentage of an amount
- using 10% and 50% as benchmarks
- solving percentage problems in context
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Year 6 Percentage of an Amount Worksheet — Level 1 (Set 2)
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 6 students (typically ages 11–12) working on percentages. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
What should we do next?
Try Year 6 Percentages Topic Test, then check understanding with the Year 6 Percentages Topic Test.
Preview
Year 6 · Mathematics · Percentages
Year 6 Percentage of an Amount Worksheet — Level 1 (Set 2)
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Student name:
Date:
Score: /
Show your working.
1.Find 20% of 50.
2.Find 50% of 20.
3.Find 20% of 300.
4.Find 75% of 120.
5.Find 20% of 40.
6.Find 25% of 200.
7.Find 20% of 100.
8.Find 25% of 300.
9.Find 10% of 120.
10.Find 20% of 200.
11.Find 10% of 40.
12.Find 10% of 50.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
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