How to add, subtract, multiply, divide fractions is an important foundational skill. Learn these, practice them and always keep to the same methods! There are 6 main numeracy skills that will help with your maths. Click here to read more. Click here to visit subtraction skills, multiplication skills, divisions skills videos. Fraction manipulation represents around 1/3rd (yes, … [Read more...]
What are numeracy skills?
What do I need to know? There are 7 main numeracy skills that will help with your maths. Many people see numeracy as a concrete and practical skill. It is more than the ability to understand basic arithmetic although good number sense is critical and a required stepping stone. Numeracy involves developing skills for life, learning and the workplace. A numerate person can … [Read more...]
How to change repeating decimals to fractions proof
Repeating decimals to fractions.. .. is a favourite GCSE question, usually level A and worth around 2/4 marks. A repeating decimals to fractions question is a little more 'abstract' but, once you understand the principles, it should be relatively straightforward. The answer is to use algebra to show a formal proof. As with most mathematics aim for a logical progression with … [Read more...]
How to take away fractions – part one
Subtracting fractions with differing denominators - ideal Key Stage 2 SATS question. … [Read more...]
How to multiply fractions with different denominators
Multiply fractions using cross reduction. Related to a money question. … [Read more...]