I am teaching mathematics in the associate program and generally speaking, some of the students lack study skills to get themselves self-directed and as you can see on their computation, their thoughts are all over and lack structure. It is one of my objectives to instill organization in their thinking process. In the topic of proportion, the structure of this equation can be employed to find the solution to a missing value, percent problem solution including but not limited to simple interest, commission, tip, sales tax, discount, edible yield, discount, how to convert recipe either upsize or downsize, and many more. The students must realize the need to structure their thinking style in an orderly and organized solution system, an important aspect in problem solving to visualize the process. I give them a proper framework that may give them self-direction to succeed further.
