'Comparing fractions and decimals' tutor notes
The aim of the Comparing fractions and decimals topic area is to remind learners how to recognise equivalencies between common fractions and decimals.
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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.
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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 fractions and decimals 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 fractions and decimals 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. Students can write their name on the certificate once it's printed.
Comparing fractions and decimals factsheets
You'll find curriculum references in the bottom left hand corner of the factsheets.
There are five factsheets for this module, each on 'print-out-and-keep' sheets:
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Factsheet 1 - A table of common equivalent fractions and decimals.
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Factsheet 2 - Fractions that have the same value.
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Factsheet 3 - Changing decimals to fractions.
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Factsheet 4 - Changing fractions to decimals.
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Factsheet 5 - Fractions and decimals glossary.
Comparing fractions and decimals worksheet
There are four 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.
Technical help:
To get the most out of this topic area you need the following 'plug-ins':
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Flash
The game in this topic section uses Flash. This is free to download and should only take a few minutes. You can follow the BBC WebWise instructions to download it to your machine.
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Taking it further:
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