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Learn about solving problems with metric units of measurement. This course is ideal for beginners.

Introduction

Identifying a key word in a problem is a good indication of what type of mathematical operation is appropriate.
The following key words are often used in questions and refer to a mathematical operation:
·       The key words added to, increased by, both, more than, combined, plus, together, sum, total of refer to addition
·       The key words decreased by, minus, difference, take away, less, remaining, between, fewer than, less than refer to subtraction
·       The key words times, multiplied by, twice, triple, increased/decreased by a factor refer to multiplication

·       The key words Divided, per, out of, half, quarter, ratio, percent, split refer to division

You will learn 

  1. Follow a problem solving technique for a range of problems
  2. Use length, weight, capacity and time metric units and their conversions correctly
  3. Analyse the information given in a problem
  4. Solve the problem using the correct units

Level: Beginner
Language: English
Competency Frameworks: Yes
Assessment: Yes
Learning Plan: Yes
Performance Measurement: Digital
Video: Yes
Certificate: -
Time: 15-30 min
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