Self-paced unit
Position and direction
Position and direction
This module shows you how to use and measure angles to work out position and direction along with practice exercises
Working to scale
This module shows you how to recognise and make use of simple scales on maps and drawings, followed an exercises to work through an example.
Understanding shape
In this module we look at the different properties of 2D and 3D shapes and how we describe them
Measuring up
This module shows you how to calculate dimensions from scale drawings and create a scale diagram. If you have not already done so, checkout Simple Scales L1 for the basics on how scales work.
Understanding where you are and how to get somewhere
This module shows you how to describe position and direction followed by a number of exercises to practice
Getting to grips with time
Using 24 hour time and converting between it and 12 hour time can be tricky. In this unit we look at how they work and how to make simple calculations and conversions.
Analogue time
In this brief unit we look at the differences between analogue and digital time and how to convert between them.
Converting units part 2
In this video we look at other types of measurement following the first part of this video
Converting units
In this video we look at how we can measure, assess and use units of measurement to help us in our daily life and prepare for our exams.
Visual estimation
How and when to use visual estimation. Visual estimation is all about making judgements and calculations based on what you can see or observe. This is a very useful skill for many jobs.
Working to scale
Position and direction
This module shows you how to use and measure angles to work out position and direction along with practice exercises
Working to scale
This module shows you how to recognise and make use of simple scales on maps and drawings, followed an exercises to work through an example.
Understanding shape
In this module we look at the different properties of 2D and 3D shapes and how we describe them
Measuring up
This module shows you how to calculate dimensions from scale drawings and create a scale diagram. If you have not already done so, checkout Simple Scales L1 for the basics on how scales work.
Understanding where you are and how to get somewhere
This module shows you how to describe position and direction followed by a number of exercises to practice
Getting to grips with time
Using 24 hour time and converting between it and 12 hour time can be tricky. In this unit we look at how they work and how to make simple calculations and conversions.
Analogue time
In this brief unit we look at the differences between analogue and digital time and how to convert between them.
Converting units part 2
In this video we look at other types of measurement following the first part of this video
Converting units
In this video we look at how we can measure, assess and use units of measurement to help us in our daily life and prepare for our exams.
Visual estimation
How and when to use visual estimation. Visual estimation is all about making judgements and calculations based on what you can see or observe. This is a very useful skill for many jobs.
Understanding shape
Position and direction
This module shows you how to use and measure angles to work out position and direction along with practice exercises
Working to scale
This module shows you how to recognise and make use of simple scales on maps and drawings, followed an exercises to work through an example.
Understanding shape
In this module we look at the different properties of 2D and 3D shapes and how we describe them
Measuring up
This module shows you how to calculate dimensions from scale drawings and create a scale diagram. If you have not already done so, checkout Simple Scales L1 for the basics on how scales work.
Understanding where you are and how to get somewhere
This module shows you how to describe position and direction followed by a number of exercises to practice
Getting to grips with time
Using 24 hour time and converting between it and 12 hour time can be tricky. In this unit we look at how they work and how to make simple calculations and conversions.
Analogue time
In this brief unit we look at the differences between analogue and digital time and how to convert between them.
Converting units part 2
In this video we look at other types of measurement following the first part of this video
Converting units
In this video we look at how we can measure, assess and use units of measurement to help us in our daily life and prepare for our exams.
Visual estimation
How and when to use visual estimation. Visual estimation is all about making judgements and calculations based on what you can see or observe. This is a very useful skill for many jobs.
Measuring up
Position and direction
This module shows you how to use and measure angles to work out position and direction along with practice exercises
Working to scale
This module shows you how to recognise and make use of simple scales on maps and drawings, followed an exercises to work through an example.
Understanding shape
In this module we look at the different properties of 2D and 3D shapes and how we describe them
Measuring up
This module shows you how to calculate dimensions from scale drawings and create a scale diagram. If you have not already done so, checkout Simple Scales L1 for the basics on how scales work.
Understanding where you are and how to get somewhere
This module shows you how to describe position and direction followed by a number of exercises to practice
Getting to grips with time
Using 24 hour time and converting between it and 12 hour time can be tricky. In this unit we look at how they work and how to make simple calculations and conversions.
Analogue time
In this brief unit we look at the differences between analogue and digital time and how to convert between them.
Converting units part 2
In this video we look at other types of measurement following the first part of this video
Converting units
In this video we look at how we can measure, assess and use units of measurement to help us in our daily life and prepare for our exams.
Visual estimation
How and when to use visual estimation. Visual estimation is all about making judgements and calculations based on what you can see or observe. This is a very useful skill for many jobs.
Understanding where you are and how to get somewhere
Position and direction
This module shows you how to use and measure angles to work out position and direction along with practice exercises
Working to scale
This module shows you how to recognise and make use of simple scales on maps and drawings, followed an exercises to work through an example.
Understanding shape
In this module we look at the different properties of 2D and 3D shapes and how we describe them
Measuring up
This module shows you how to calculate dimensions from scale drawings and create a scale diagram. If you have not already done so, checkout Simple Scales L1 for the basics on how scales work.
Understanding where you are and how to get somewhere
This module shows you how to describe position and direction followed by a number of exercises to practice
Getting to grips with time
Using 24 hour time and converting between it and 12 hour time can be tricky. In this unit we look at how they work and how to make simple calculations and conversions.
Analogue time
In this brief unit we look at the differences between analogue and digital time and how to convert between them.
Converting units part 2
In this video we look at other types of measurement following the first part of this video
Converting units
In this video we look at how we can measure, assess and use units of measurement to help us in our daily life and prepare for our exams.
Visual estimation
How and when to use visual estimation. Visual estimation is all about making judgements and calculations based on what you can see or observe. This is a very useful skill for many jobs.
Getting to grips with time
Position and direction
This module shows you how to use and measure angles to work out position and direction along with practice exercises
Working to scale
This module shows you how to recognise and make use of simple scales on maps and drawings, followed an exercises to work through an example.
Understanding shape
In this module we look at the different properties of 2D and 3D shapes and how we describe them
Measuring up
This module shows you how to calculate dimensions from scale drawings and create a scale diagram. If you have not already done so, checkout Simple Scales L1 for the basics on how scales work.
Understanding where you are and how to get somewhere
This module shows you how to describe position and direction followed by a number of exercises to practice
Getting to grips with time
Using 24 hour time and converting between it and 12 hour time can be tricky. In this unit we look at how they work and how to make simple calculations and conversions.
Analogue time
In this brief unit we look at the differences between analogue and digital time and how to convert between them.
Converting units part 2
In this video we look at other types of measurement following the first part of this video
Converting units
In this video we look at how we can measure, assess and use units of measurement to help us in our daily life and prepare for our exams.
Visual estimation
How and when to use visual estimation. Visual estimation is all about making judgements and calculations based on what you can see or observe. This is a very useful skill for many jobs.
Stock checking and ordering
OFF SITE LINKS:
Khan Academy – excellent free online modules – Ratio and Proportion
Ordering decimals
In this unit we will put decimal amounts in order of size and compare decimal amounts to percentages and fractions
Simple multiplication and division
These slides will give you some help to multiply and divide by 0, 1, 2, 5 & 10.
Introduction to fractions
Get started understanding fractions here. These slides will help you to read and write and compare fractions. Through this unit we will look at how you can compare the relative size of different fractions as well as learning some of the terms used when talking about them.
Multiply decimals and whole numbers
These slides will help you to multiply whole numbers with decimals without a calculator, by following a few simple steps
Approximations and rounding
This module shows you how do rounding to a whole number or to one or two decimal places, followed an exercises to work through.
Probability
This is a short video to explain the basic concepts of probabilities and using a probability scale to compare the odds of different events.
Equivalent fractions
This module shows you how to work out equivalent fractions followed by a number of exercises to practice. Equivalent fractions are two fractions that are equal to the same amount.
Estimate through rounding
This module shows you how to work out equivalent fractions followed by a number of exercises to practice.
Rounding can be used as a quick way of getting a rough idea or estimate of a number. It may be a little less or a little more.
There may be times when you need to provide a number that does not need to be exact. Rounding makes it easier and faster, and its near enough is still useful.
Maths basic problem solving
Adding and subtracting strategy
In this unit we will look at strategies for working out larger calculations in addition and subtraction. This is typically known as column working.
Using number estimation
Number estimation is a core maths skill. This technique is incredibly important for checking your work and is invaluable in completing exams and not losing easy marks.
Using visual estimation
How and when to use visual estimation. Visual estimation is all about making judgements and calculations based on what you can see or observe. This is a very useful skill for many jobs.
Maths basic problem solving
Once you feel comfortable with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division then its well worth taking a look at this problem solving module that will challenge you with real life situations based on the skills you’ve learned so far
Higher level problem solving
In this higher level Maths module we look at using the skills you've already learned to break down a problem into simpler steps.
Higher level problem solving
The language of reports
The purpose of a report is to give to give the reader information and recommendations about something. Therefore, it needs to be clear, accurate, formal and informative. In this unit we will look at some examples of how this can be done.
How to write a report
This is a screencast which talks through how you would write a simple and effective report.