A-LevelAges 16-18Maths

Free Percentages Worksheets for A-Level

Understanding and calculating percentages. Download free printable maths worksheets designed for A-Level students (ages 16-18), aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

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What Your Child Will Learn

Understand key concepts in percentages
Apply percentages skills to solve problems
Build confidence with percentages through practice
Develop fluency appropriate for A-Level

Sample Percentages Questions for A-Level

Here are examples of the types of questions your child will practice:

1

Calculate 17.5% of £240

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2

A £500 item is reduced by 15%. Find the sale price.

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3

Express 0.035 as a percentage

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4

A population grows from 50,000 to 62,000. Calculate the percentage increase.

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5

After a 20% discount, a jacket costs £56. What was the original price?

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Skills Your Child Will Build

Proportional reasoning
Real-world applications
Financial literacy
Conversions

Real-World Applications

Understanding percentages helps children in everyday situations:

Sales and discounts
Interest rates
Statistics
Grades and scores

Common Mistakes to Watch For

Help your child avoid these common percentages mistakes:

  • !Forgetting to divide/multiply by 100
  • !Increase/decrease confusion
  • !Finding original amount errors
  • !Fraction conversion

Learning Progression

Mastering percentages at this level prepares students for A-Level study and beyond, developing expertise valued in higher education and careers.

Tips for Teaching Percentages

1Practice percentages regularly for best results
2Start with easier problems and gradually increase difficulty
3Use the answer key to identify areas needing more practice
4Relate percentages to real-world situations when possible

More Maths Topics for A-Level

AdditionSubtractionMultiplicationDivisionFractionsDecimals

Percentages for Other Age Groups

Early Years

Ages 0-2

Nursery

Ages 3-4

Reception

Ages 4-5

Key Stage 1

Ages 5-7

Key Stage 2

Ages 7-11

Key Stage 3

Ages 11-14

GCSE

Ages 14-16

Frequently Asked Questions

What percentages topics are covered in these worksheets?▼
Our percentages worksheets for A-Level cover all aspects of understanding and calculating percentages as required by the UK National Curriculum. Each worksheet is designed to build skills progressively from foundation to challenge level.
Are these percentages worksheets suitable for A-Level?▼
Yes, these worksheets are specifically designed for A-Level students (ages 16-18). The content difficulty and question types are carefully matched to National Curriculum expectations for this age group.
How can I use these percentages worksheets effectively?▼
We recommend 15-20 minutes of focused practice per session. Use the worksheets to reinforce concepts taught at school, identify areas needing more practice, and build confidence. Every worksheet includes an answer key for easy self-assessment.
Do the percentages worksheets include answer keys?▼
Yes, every worksheet comes with a complete answer key on a separate page. This makes it easy for parents to check homework, teachers to mark work, and students to self-assess their understanding.

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