Finding the Whole Percentages | Winter Digital Pixel Art Percents Word Problems

Overview

This Winter Digital Pixel Art activity is perfect for middle school math teachers looking to help students tackle percent word problems by finding the whole. Designed for sixth and seventh-grade learners, it includes two levels of difficulty on separate Google Sheets—one focusing on whole numbers and the other on decimals. Aligned with CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c and CCSS 7.RP.A.3, it serves as a fun and engaging way to reinforce important concepts. Plus, it makes for a great sub plan, review lesson, or independent practice while adding a festive touch to your classroom!

Why you'll love this

Engage your students with these pixel art activities and practice percents word problems - finding the whole when given the part and percentages (for example: 8 is 20% of what number?) It includes two level of difficulty (two separate pixel art google sheets), both can stand alone or be assigned together. The first level involves whole number solutions while the second level involves decimal solutions. It's great as sub plan, review lesson, or independent practice!

Each activity is a self-checking Google Sheet, themed after winter and Christmas. The image is versatile, so it can really be used at any time in the school year. Students practice a series of problems, and get immediate feedback as they go. Correct answers turn green and incorrect answers stay red. As students type in correct answers, a mystery picture appears. The Google Sheets are all self checking & digital, so it can easily be assigned through Google Classroom or any online learning platform.

Plus, there’s an optional printable PDF worksheet with work space to allow students to show work on paper if desired. Easy to assign virtual or in-person, and with Google Classroom.

CCSS: 6.RP.A.3c, 7.RP.A.3

What’s included?

There's 2 pixel art Google Sheets, with 24 problems total, along with an answer key and directions for reference:

  • Google Sheet #1: 12 percentages problems with whole number solutions (easy level)

  • Google Sheet #2: 12 percentages problems with decimal number solutions (difficult level)

  • Answer Key (PDF) & Instructions

  • (Optional) Student Work Space Worksheets

You can assign the Google Sheets separately or both at once depending on your preferences and skills that your students are working on.

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