N1/L1.9

Estimate answers to calculations.
(a) know how to make approximate calculations
(b) understand that a knowledge of context enables "guessing" at answers (e.g. it should be about ...), or judging if answers are sensible (e.g. that's far too big; it doesn't make sense to have an answer less than 1, etc.)

Stoptober maths - the cost of smoking

I have created this to enable learners to estimate and calculate and to emphasis the (financial) costs of smoking.
Editor’s note
With Functional maths mapping.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Maths
N2/L2.10
N2/L1.11
N1/L2.6
N1/L1.9
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system
Context
Health, Social care, Early years

Multiple choice numeracy revision cards

Five wonderful sets of multiple choice revision questions covering Level 1 ratio, mean & range, fractions, percentages, and number (mostly place value & rounding). Each set consists of 9 cards and is individually mapped to the numeracy curriculum.
Cut up into cards and use as required. Use individual sets for targeted revision or mix with other sets of cards for general revision.

Level
Level 1
Maths
AN N1/L1.3
AN N1/L1.1 Place value to millions. < and > symbols
N1/L1.9
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3
N1/L1.8
N2/L1.2
HD1/L1.4
N2/L1.10
N2/L1.1
AN N1/L1.7
HD1/L1.3
AN N2/L1.9 Find simple percentage parts of quantities and measurements

Estimating practice

A very clear, step by step worksheet that makes a great introduction to this important topic. It’s also ideal for underpinning Functional Maths.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Maths
Functional Maths
MSS1/E3.2
N1/E3.8
N1/L1.9

Mountain bike percentages

Lots of sequential practice working out percentage parts, increase, decrease and VAT. Three fill-in tables, all based on 4 large mountain bike posters.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
N2/L1.10
N2/L2.7
AN N2/L2.8 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements
N1/L1.9
Context
Motor vehicles & Transport
Sport and fitness

Estimating expenses - checking a claim

Darcy v Wickham! A great way to introduce students to estimation and ‘what is reasonable’.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Maths
AN MSS1/E3.1 Add & subtract money using decimal notation
AN MSS1/L1.1 Add, subtract, multiply & divide sums of money and record
N1/E3.8
N1/L1.9
Context
Employment skills & Public services
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