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use a calculator to calculate using whole numbers and decimals to solve problems in context, and to check calculations |
Any calculations at this level.
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know how to key in and interpret money calculations e.g. key in 85p as 0.85, interpret 8.2 as £8.20
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understand that a calculator will sometimes display a string of digits after the decimal point, and that it is only necessary (at this level) to read the first two, e.g. 1.33333333 is £1.33
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know and use strategies to check answers obtained with a calculator
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