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Fractions N2/L2.10

Skills, knowledge and understanding		Example
Adults should be taught to:
10 .	use a calculator to calculate efficiently using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages	Any calculations at this level.
	understand the use of memory and constant functions	Any calculations at this level.
	know and use strategies to check answers obtained with a calculator

Sample activities

Use all the calculator functions for +, -, x, ÷ and % efficiently and correctly.
Make use of the memory for simple two-stage calculations.
Enter numbers in the correct order for expressions that include brackets.
Use a calculator for any of the calculations at this level.
Use a calculator to check the answers to calculations done by other methods (manual or by another person).

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