Last year, 290 of Welleby's kindergarten, first, and second grade students received mathematics instruction including the use of Optical Data's "Windows On Math" program. Due to an improvement in student attitude toward mathematics, this year that number has increased to 455. What is and how would you calculate the percent of increased useage?

The Solution:

Should you decide to ponder the problem and accept the challenge, communicate your solution to Mister Goodmath at "rooneym@mistergoodmath.org". Great solutions will be featured on T.V. during WAVE morning announcements.
 

The Hint:

Consider using a "Percent Box" and "Algebra" to solve this problem.
 

Part	Percent
Whole	100