1.32 Compound Percentages GCSE PowerPoint Lesson

In this 35-slide lesson, students will develop their understanding of compound percentages through a range of real-life contexts. They will learn how to calculate compound interest on savings and loans, model depreciation of assets, and tackle reverse problems to find missing interest rates or time periods. The lesson will focus on applying compound percentage techniques to practical scenarios such as bank accounts, credit cards, loans, mortgages, and car values — building both fluency and problem-solving skills.

Note this is 8 out of 9 lessons on percentages.

The lesson includes:

• Clear, guided examples

• Discussion opportunities from Think, Pair, Share

• Mini whiteboard section to check understanding and clarify misconceptions

• Two structured tasks to practise key skills

• Challenge activity to extend and deepen learning

Perfect for engaging learners while reinforcing essential numeracy concepts.