Logic Masters · Ages 11 to 12
Percentage Change Word Problems
Solve real-world percentage increase and decrease problems. A Grade 7 percentages worksheet with answer keys.
The learning journey
Every activity is one step. Here is where this one fits.
- PlayLearn the idea in a game
- Practise(you are here)Lock it in on paper
- ReviewCome back and keep it sharp
- MasterTake on a harder challenge
- AchieveEarn a certificate
About Percentage Change Word Problems
Percentage Change Word Problems asks Grade 7 learners to apply percentages to realistic money situations: a sale price reduced by a percentage, or a cost increased by one. Each problem gives a starting amount and a percentage change, and the student calculates the new value, deciding whether to add or subtract the change. Percentage change is one of the most practical pieces of mathematics a young person learns: it powers discounts, price rises, interest, tips and statistics, and it is a core Grade 7 expectation across the US, UK, Canada and Australia. Word problems are the right vehicle because they force students to read the context, choose the operation, and interpret the result as a real amount of money rather than a bare number. The contexts here are kept relatable and the numbers chosen so the arithmetic stays clean, letting students focus on the method. Generous working space supports clear, structured solutions. The five levels grow the amounts and percentages so the reading stays accessible while the maths stretches. Each page prints cleanly on a standard A4 sheet, and every level downloads with its own complete answer key. There is no advertising, no sign-up and no data leaves the device. Use it to connect percentages to everyday life or alongside our percentage games.
Common questions
- What does this cover?
- Real-world percentage increase and decrease, such as sale prices and price rises.
- What grade is this for?
- Grade 7 learners aged 11 to 12.
- Is an answer key included?
- Yes, every level has its own complete answer key.
A hand for grown-ups
- Before you start
- Find a calm few minutes with no rush. Let your child know it is fine to find some of it tricky — that is what practice is for.
- While they work
- Sit nearby but let them lead. If they get stuck, ask "what could you try?" rather than giving the answer — the thinking is the point.
- Afterwards
- Ask them to show you one they found easy and one they found hard. Praise the effort on the hard one, not just the right answers.
- Watch out for
- Rushing. If answers come too fast and wrong, slow the pace down together rather than pushing for more.
- Away from the screen
- Look for the same maths in everyday life — counting stairs, sharing snacks, spotting shapes on a walk.
Where to go next
Chosen by the skills this activity practises.