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Challenges and appendices

 

Application of Number challenges and appendices 1 - 15

 

Challenge 1: Obtaining the required information

Appendix 1.1 Sample card set

 

Challenge 2: Concentrating on detail

Making accurate observations and noting differences/inaccuracies

Appendix 2.1 Learner's work

Appendix 2.2 Introductory activity - spot the difference

 

Challenge 3: Grasping the additional vocabulary neeeded to move from Entry level 3 to Level 1

Appendix 3.1 Number bustin' board

Appendix 3.2 Number bustin' questions

 

Challenge 4: Identifying which calculation is needed to achieve the correct result

Appendix 4.1 Example questions from Level 1 test papers

 

Challenge 5: Adding and subtracting whole numbers and decimals to two decimal places with accuracy and without a calculator

Appendix 5.1 Number chain cards

 

Challenge 6: Helping learners to identify likely answers to calculations

Rounding large numbers and using the result to estimate the answer to a calculation

Appendix 6.1 Values for rounding practice

Appendix 6.2 Number problems

 

Challenge 7: Calculating simple fractional amounts

Appendix 7.l Card set

Appendix 7.2 Fraction dominoes

 

Challenge 8: Multiplying whole numbers

Appendix 8.1 Finger rule

Appendix 8.2 Multiplication grid

Appendix 8.3 Bingo grid

Appendix 8.4 Bingo questions

Appendix 8.5 Blank questions slips

 

Challenge 9: Calculating simple percentages of amounts

Appendix 9.1 'Follow me' question cards

 

Challenge 10: Understanding the concept of data handling

Building on the skills of recognition and observation developed at Entry level 3, to move into collecting and handling small sets of data

Appendix 10.1 Sweet challenge record sheet

 

Challenge 11: Understanding scaling

Appendix 11.1 True-false cards

 

Challenge 12: Understanding and using ratios

Appendix 12.1 Ratio challenge

Appendix 12.2 Answer sheet

 

Challenge 13: Presenting information in an appropriate way

Appendix 13.1 Presenting information card set

 

Challenge 14: Calculating areas of rectangular spaces and identifying which units need to be used to present results

Appendix 14.1 Inner space

Appendix 14.2 Inner space, sample worksheet

 

Challenge 15: Describing and explaining results

Appendix 15.1 Learner one response

Appendix 15.2 Learner two response