Functional Maths - numbers and the number system

Resources particularly suitable for teaching and underpinning Functional Mathematics. May cover any or all of the following topics: place value; read,write, order and compare numbers; rounding; 4 operations (inc. times tables, order of precedence inc. indices); estimation & approximation; fractions, decimals, percentages & equivalents; linear sequences; ratio and proportion (inc. inverse proportion); negative numbers; formulae and evaluating expressions.

Follow me cards: multiply / divide whole nos. and decimals by 10, 100, 1000

A great version of this tried and tested whole class mental maths activity.

Editor’s note
Picture added and minor error fixed Feb 4, 2013.

Level
Level 2
Level 1
Maths
AN N2/L1.6
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system

How to add and take away

A set of beautifully clear handouts (or classroom posters) for E1-2. Covers single and 2-digit numbers in a step by step fashion.

Editor’s note (Jan 2014)
Error fixed (see comments below), page nos. added and thumbnail picture added to description above.

Level
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 1
Maths
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system
AN N1/E2.3
AN N1/E1.5
AN N1/E1.4

Easter Eggs - value for money?

An L1-2 investigation that covers direct proportion (best buy), and rounding / calculating with money /decimals. Two options are included: students can either research Easter egg and chocolate prices on internet shopping sites or use those given. In both cases they must investigate the cost per 100g chocolate and work out the best buy. Final extension work includes consideration of ‘buy one get one free’ and ‘two for £…’ offers.

Editor’s note. New update for 2016 – based on supermarket prices in February 2016

Level
Level 1
Level 2
English
General literacy / English
Maths
AN N2/L1.7
AN N2/L1.6
AN N2/L1.5 Calculate with decimals up to 2dp
AN MSS1/L1.1 Add, subtract, multiply & divide sums of money and record
AN N1/L2.3
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Context
Retail Hospitality Customer service

Cocktail ratios

A wonderful way to introduce ratio and proportion (also covers converting measures). Chose your favourites from the ‘menu’; work out ratios for the ingredients and calculate amounts required for multiples such as 6, 10 and 20 drinks; and make up your own cocktails.

Editor’s note (Feb 2013)
Thumbnail picture added to listing

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
MSS1/L2.6
MSS1/L1.7
AN N1/L2.3
AN N1/L1.7
Functional Maths - numbers and the number system
Functional Maths - measures, shape & space
Context
Catering Food Nutrition
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