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Fractions N2/L2.6

Skills, knowledge and understanding		Example
Adults should be taught to:
6 .	add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals up to three places	Convert sums of money between currencies.
	know and use strategies to check answers, e.g. approximate calculations using whole numbers	Convert sums of money between currencies.

Sample activities

Discuss different methods that can be used for mental and written calculations and share short cuts and 'tricks', with explanations.
Calculate areas and volumes using pi to three decimal places.
Convert between different currencies to compare prices, e.g. work out holiday spending, etc.
Estimate answers to calculations when solving problems with decimals.
Search for goods on American online shopping sites and convert the prices to £ sterling.

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