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Learn the basics

Part of Application of number (Levels 1 and 2)

  • Learn the basics

    • Addition and use of the column method

      Addition explained, getting the same total when adding different numbers and making addition easier using chunking and the column method.

    • Subtracting numbers using the column and chunking method

      Explaining subtraction, subtracting numbers in stages and how to make subtraction easier using chunking and the column method.

    • Multiplication using the grid method and repeated addition

      Explaining multiplication, different ways of thinking about multiplication and long multiplication using the grid method.

    • Dividing numbers equally and dealing with remainders

      Division explained, remainders when dividing numbers and dividing by 10.

    • Place value and decimal places

      Place value explained, multiplying and dividing by 10 and comparing prices using place value.

    • Simplifying and multiplying ratios

      Ratios explained, working out total amounts using ratios and scaling a recipe using ratios.

    • Dividing whole things into fractions

      Fractions explained, cutting a cake into equal pieces and representing a fraction as a decimal and as a percentage.

    • Working out percentages of an amount and price discounts

      Percentages explained, calculating percentage discounts and how to turn fractions into percentages.

    • Decimal numbers and the decimal point

      Whole numbers and decimal numbers, measuring correctly using decimals and multiplying decimals.

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