Two-Way TablesTwo categories at once, and the three different percentages…8th GradeA two-way table sorts data by two variables. The totals row and column matter as much as the cells.1READ THE HEADINGSOne variable across, one down.2FIND THE TOTALSRow totals, column totals, and the grand total.3DECIDE THE DENOMINATOROut of the whole table, out of one row, or out of one column?4CALCULATECell divided by whichever total the question asked about.THREE DIFFERENT ANSWERS12 of 100 people = 12% of everyone12 of 40 girls = 30% of the girls12 of 25 who chose it = 48% of that groupChange the denominator and the same cell gives a completelydifferent percentage. Read the question twice.Two-Way Tableswww.littleactivity.com

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Math · 8th Grade

Two-Way Tables

Two categories at once, and the three different percentages you can read from one.

How to use it

Always ask what the percentage is out of. That is where these questions are won.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
8th Grade
Ages
13–14
Subject
Math
Pages
1

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