1. ES: Application of Number: Introduction
- 2. Learning Intentions • Understand the layout and contents of the Essential Skills Application of Number course • Recognise and understand key mathematical terms • Correctly input information into a calculator
- 3. • Exam board: City and Guilds • Level 1 or Level 2 – both equivalent to maths GCSE • Level depends on your diagnostic test / GCSE / equivalent qualifications • Assessed by exam – 1.5 hours, completed on site A P P L I C AT I O N O F N U M B E R
- 4. L E V E L 1 Unit 1: Number Unit 2: Measures, Shape & Space Unit 3: Handling Data Whole numbers: • Addition / subtraction • Multiplication / division • Negative numbers • Ratio • Rounding Fractions, Decimals, Percentages: • Read, write and order • Recognise equivalencies • Add, subtract, multiply, divide • Percentage increase / decrease Common measures: • Calculations with money • Time – calendars and clocks • Measure and compare length, weight, capacity, temperature • Distance and scale • Convert units of measure • Area and perimeter • Volume Shape and Space: • Problem solving with 2D shapes ie. Symmetry, Data & Statistical measures: • Extract and interpret info from tables, diagrams, charts, graphs • Collect, organise and represent data • Averages and ranges Probability: • Express liklihood using fractions, decimals and percentages
- 5. L E V E L 2 Unit 1: Number Unit 2: Measures, Shape & Space Unit 3: Handling Data Whole numbers: • Addition / subtraction • Multiplication / division • Ratio and proportion • Formulae Fractions, Decimals, Percentages: • Order and compare • Recognise equivalencies • Add, subtract, multiply, divide • Percentage increase / decrease Common measures: • Money and currency calculations • Time – calendars and clocks • Measure and compare length, weight, capacity, temperature • Distance, measure and scale • Metric and imperial units • Area and perimeter using formulae • Volume Shape and Space: Data & Statistical measures: • Extract and interpret info from tables, diagrams, charts, graphs • Collect, organise and represent data • Mean, median, mode and range Probability: • Record probability on diagrams or tables • Express liklihood using
- 6. K E Y M AT H E M AT I C A L T E R M S Follow the link and sort the words into the correct mathematical function: https://wordwall.net/play/84752/716/451
- 7. C A L C U L AT O R • Calculators can be helpful tools when you know how to use them. • Most calculators look different, but the functions remain the same. • You are able to use a calculator in your maths exam.
- 8. Fraction button – press this before entering values Retains previous answer Deletes previous digit/symbol only Select to change answer from decimal to fraction Arrow keys allow user to move through working out Use brackets to prioritise working out Deletes ALL prior working out! This is the equals button!
- 9. C A L C U L AT O R P R AC T I C E 1 For charity, you and your friends are doing haircuts & fringe tints at a local festival. 134 people get haircuts and 155 different people have their fringes tinted. How many customers did you have altogether?
- 10. C A L C U L AT O R P R AC T I C E 2 You need 550g of flour to make a small white loaf. How much flour will you need to make 6 loaves?
- 11. C A L C U L AT O R P R AC T I C E 3 A restaurant bill comes to £172.35, including the tip. If the meals cost £153.74, how much was left as tip?
- 12. C A L C U L AT O R P R AC T I C E 4 You hold an open day offering braiding, costing 50p per person. At the end of the day, you made £32.50! How many people had a braid done?
- 13. C A L C U L AT O R P R AC T I C E 5 Jodie works in a café. She earns £8.48 per hour. During the week, Jodie works between 11am and 5pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. How much does she earn that week?
- 14. Learning Intentions • Understand the layout and contents of the Essential Skills Application of Number course • Recognise and understand key mathematical terms • Correctly input information into a calculator
Editor's Notes
- #3: Exam board is city and guilds. We offer level 1 and level 2 which are the equivalent of a math GCSE Which level you do depends on previous experience and exam results / in-house diagnostic test and vocational course level. Exam is 1.5 hours, completed in house
- #4: 3 units in each level
- #5: Spec is very similar to level 1 but at a higher level
- #6: Decide whether each word means add, subtract, multiply or divide
- #7: Experience using calculators You need to understand the maths concepts so you know what to enter into your calculator
- #8: Other calculators will look different
- #9: 134 + 155 = 289
- #10: 550 x 6 = 3300g 1000g = 1kg 3kg 300g or 3.3kg
- #11: 172.35 - 153.74 = £18.61
- #12: £32.50 / £0.50 = 65 people
- #13: 11am to 5pm = 6 hours 6 hours x 3 days = 18 hours 18 hours x £8.48 = £152.64
- #14: Each bottle has ¼ left ¼ x 5 = 1 ¼