Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3

Recognise equivalencies between common fractions, percentages and decimals (e.g. 50% = 1/2 or 0.25 = 1/4) and use these to find part or whole-number quantities (a) Know common fraction equivalents, e.g. half, quarters, fifths, tenths.

Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum, Basic Skills Agency / DfEE (2001, 2006)

Matching straightforward equivalent fractions – ideal for Level 1.

Level
Level 1
Maths
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3

Covers the relationship between addition and subtraction; division and multiplication; fractions, decimals and percentages; along with multiples, square numbers, and factors. Ideal for initial assessment, homework or revision.

Level
Level 1
Maths
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3
N1/L1.5
N1/L1.6

Fractions, decimals, percentages and money is a clear, very visual handout that will help learners grasp the idea of equivalency.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3
Adult Numeracy N2/L2.2

Equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages hexagonal jigsaw is a 24 piece jigsaw puzzle with triangular pieces for learners to match up. Use for revision or as a warm-up activity.

All Tarsia jigsaws can also be printed out as flashcards / dominoes.
You will need Tarsia Formulator in order to use this resource. See our Good Software – Tarsia Formulator entry for more information about this excellent free educational tool from Hermitech.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3
Adult Numeracy N2/L2.2

This PPT provides clear explanations followed by plenty of practice. A wide range of individual problems pop up allowing learners to solve them at their own pace. Great for revising ‘naming fractions’ and introducing equivalents and simplifying.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
N2/E3.2
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3
Adult Numeracy N2/L2.2
N2/E3.1
N2/L1.1
N2/L2.1

A short but very clever worksheet that relates these three topics and really helps learners see the connection between decimals and fractions.

Level
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
AN N2/E3.3
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3
Adult Numeracy N2/L2.2
N2/E3.1
N2/L1.2

Good worksheet with useful help on turning a percentage into a fraction to help solve real life problems.

Level
Level 1
Level 2
Maths
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3
Adult Numeracy N2/L2.2
N2/L1.2
AN N2/L1.9 Find simple percentage parts of quantities and measurements
AN N2/L2.8 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements

First designed to help dyslexic students who found questions complicated to decipher, this resource was used at the beginning of sessions to familiarise students with the way questions are worded. Hints and checking methods, followed by questions to try.

Level
Level 1
Maths
Adult Numeracy N2/L1.3
AN MSS1/L1.3 Calculate with and convert between units of time
General
Dyslexia support