perimeter shape .gifIn this course, learn the skills that are needed to understand the space around us.
Introduction
This badge focussed on two of those space-related skills – Perimeter and Area.The perimeter of any shape is the distance around the outside. That distance is useful in many contexts.
You will learn
How to calculate the perimeter of a shape
How to calculate the area of a rectangular shape
How perimeters and areas can be used in real-life situations
Data.pngThe skills explored learned in this course merely scratch the surface of what is possible when it comes to using and understanding data.
Introduction
Data is a collection of raw facts and figures. It could be the packets of information collected by your phone which translate into a TikTok video, or a stock chart in a hairdressing salon keeping track of the colourants.
You will learn
- What is data?
- What is big data?
- Which data presentations are the best to use and when?
- How can I successfully present data using Pie Charts?
Measures.jpgThis course teaches you how and when to use appropriate units, as well as demonstrating how to convert between units of the same “family”.
Introduction
We use units of measurement in our everyday language for example “this weighs a tonne” when picking something up. This course teaches you how and when to use appropriate units, as well as demonstrating how to convert between units of the same
You will learn
- How to choose the right unit of metric measurement for different items
- Change between units of metric measurement
- How to convert units of metric measurement
Proportion.jpgIn this course you learn skills needed for the proportion that needed into our daily life.
Introduction
We use proportions in our everyday life, sometimes without even knowing. When we adjust a picture it would look wrong if it wasn't adjusted to the correct proportion. If you mixed hair colourants, the colour might look very wrong if you didn't mix the right proportions. Adjusting a recipe that serves 2 people to serve 5 requires proportion skills, and when you are searching for that any deal you use proportion skills to get the best value for money.
You will learn
- Why does maths matter?
- Scaling up
- Scaling down
- Calculating the best buy
- Tips and tricks
Percentages.pngIn this course, we are going to explore what percentages are, where they are, how we can use them.
Introduction
Percentages are a crucial part of society. From a percentage off in sales to the amount of tax we pay, they are everywhere; they are also needed for budgeting your finances.
You will learn
- What ‘percent’ and ‘percentage’ means
- How to calculate the percentage of an amount
- Using percentages to budget
- How to grab a discount for yourself and save some money
Decimals.pngIn this course, learn about decimals which turn up so often in everyday life, we need to be confident in calculating them.
Introduction
In everyday life, we come across decimals all the time. For instance, we use decimals in money or measurements like lengths and weights.
Decimals are a way of writing numbers where we have whole and fraction parts together. They help us be accurate when we need to be.
The decimal point is the most important part of the number because it gives us an anchor to figure out the place value of all of the digits.
What a decimal number is, and why it is used
How to compare the size of decimals
How to add and subtract with decimals in the real world
fractions.jpgIn this course, learn fractions are a key part of maths and life.
Introduction
Whether you are eating half a pizza and then treating yourself to just half of that chocolate bar whilst watching the third quarter of the basketball game, fractions are everywhere, and it is vital that you understand where they are and what they mean!
fraction/ˈfrakʃ(ə)n/|noun|plural noun: fractions
1. a numerical quantity that is not a whole number (e.g. 1/2, 0.5, ).
2. a small or tiny part, amount, or proportion of something."
You will learn
- What is a fraction
- How frequently fractions occur in day to day life
- How to work out the fraction of an amount
Estimation.pngIn this course you will learn using estimation to calculate and communicate.
Introduction
Estimation is a tool that we use all of the time, often without realising that we are using numeracy. For instance:when shopping we make sure we've got enough cash to cover what's in the basket, judging how many people are in the room , giving a rough size of something. We use it when exact answers aren't needed - or it would take WAY too much effort to actually work out the exact answer.
When we're estimating: Close enough is good enough!
You will learn
- The importance of estimating
- Rounding skills to use whilst estimating
- How to use estimation whilst shopping
- How to use sensible estimates to “sense check” calculation