'Comparing all 3' tutor notes
The aim of the Comparing all 3 topic area is to remind learners how to recognise equivalencies between common fractions, percentages and decimals.
Students may find it useful to look at the Comparing decimals and percentages, Comparing fractions and decimals and Comparing fractions and percentages modules before starting this module.
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How does this tie in with the new curriculums?
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England
N2/L1.3 - Recognise equivalencies between common fractions, percentages and decimals and use these to find part of whole number quantities.
N1/L1.4 - Multiply and divide decimals by 10, 100.
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Wales
As England.
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Northern Ireland
As England.
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Scotland
See www.aloscotland.com for details of the Scottish curriculum.
In the Skillswise module you'll find:
Comparing all 3 game
This is a pairs game where the learner has to match equivalent fractions, decimals or percentages. At the start of the game the learner can choose to match fractions and decimals, decimals and percentages, fractions and percentages or compare all three. There are three levels within the game, level A the easiest and level C the hardest with more pairs to match.
This game has sound. Make sure the learner turns the speakers on or plugs in their headphones.
TOP TIP! To see the game completely full screen, press the F11 key on the keyboard. This takes away the distraction of the top browser bar. To bring the browser bar back, just press F11 again!
Comparing all 3 quiz
The learner can choose their level. Level A is the easiest, level C the hardest.
Students can print out a certificate if they score 50% or more in the quiz. This will appear as a link on the results page - click on the link and the certificate will appear in a new window. Once printed students can write their name on the certificate.
Comparing all 3 factsheets
You'll find curriculum references in the bottom left hand corner of the factsheets.
There are ten factsheets for this module, on 'print-out-and-keep' sheets:
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Factsheet 1 - A table of common equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages.
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Factsheet 2 - Fractions that have the same value.
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Factsheet 3 - Changing percentages to fractions.
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Factsheet 4 - Changing fractions to percentages.
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Factsheet 5 - Changing fractions to decimals using division.
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Factsheet 6 - Fractions to decimals using equivalent fractions.
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Factsheet 7 - Changing decimals to fractions.
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Factsheet 8 - Changing decimals to percentages using multiplication.
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Factsheet 9 - Changing decimals to percentages using fractions.
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Factsheet 10 - Changing percentages to decimals using division.
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Factsheet 11 - Changing percentages to decimals using fractions.
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Factsheet 12 - Fractions, decimals and percentages glossary.
Comparing all 3 worksheets
There are eight worksheets in this section. You'll find curriculum references in the top right hand corner of the worksheets. They are printable resources to carry on the work learners have done online.
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Worksheet 1 - Comparing fractions and decimals.
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Worksheet 2 - Comparing fractions and decimals using shapes with parts of them shaded.
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Worksheet 3 - Comparing fractions and decimals using money.
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Worksheet 4 - Comparing fractions and decimals using place value.
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Worksheet 5 - Comparing fractions and percentages.
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Worksheet 6 - Comparing decimals and percentages.
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Worksheet 7 - Comparing fractions, decimals and percentages.
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Worksheet 8 - Problem solving with fractions, decimals and percentages.
Technical help:
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Taking it further:
With Skillswise
When covering this topic your students might like to try some In the news quizzes on comparing fractions, decimals and percentages:
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Don't forget to visit Lesson plans and Teaching inspirations for more ideas for teaching comparing fractions, decimals and percentages.
With the web
Here are some suggestions of other places on the web you might find useful for teaching comparing fractions, decimals and percentages:
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Match fractions to decimals
Worksheets and an online activity matching decimals to equivalent fractions. Part of the Adult Basic Skills Resource Centre for Abingdon and Whitney College.
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KS2 Bitesize
Bitesize is a site linked to the Key Stage 2 National Tests. In the Fractions and Percentages sections there are activities, printable factsheets, worksheets and tests.
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AS Guru
This is part of the AS Guru General Studies site and might be useful for higher level students. In this activity you have to sort fractions, decimals and percentages into equivalent sets.
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Saloon snap
Try your hand at matching fractions, decimals and percentages in Saloon snap. Can you be quick off the draw to beat Fast Fingers Malcolm? There are also three worksheets in the Print Offs section.
You'll need the Shockwave plugin to play this game. This is free to download and should only take a few minutes. (If you have a recent version of the Flash plugin this may be enough to play the game.) You can get Shockwave from the Macromedia website:
Shockwave download page at Macromedia website.
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