Useful Links

A useful reference source for teachers and students of Functional ICT and Digital Literacy.

This online percentage calculator shows how a percentage is represented as a fraction of a number. To find a percentage of a number out of a total, simply enter the values in left side of the calculator with the partial number as the numerator (the value on the top) and the total as the value on the bottom (the denominator). The calculator will calculate percentage value numerically, and show you the same value as represented visually.

This page hosts a fraction calculator that can perform addition, subtraction multiplication or division of two fractions. The values for the calculation can be simple or mixed fractions, or consist of only wholes. Input of improper fractions is allowed. Enter the values directly into the corresponding locations in the fraction calculator and the answer will be updated in real time. A visualization of the operand fractions and the answer fraction is shown in the panel underneath where the values are entered.

This is where the following guide can help. From explaining the key elements of your CV and learning how to explain a gap on your CV, to demonstrating a step-by-step guide on how to write a competent CV, this valuable resource will equip you with all you need to know in order to successfully represent yourself via your CV thereby substantially improving your employability prospects.

Useful, very detailed interactive guide from Mid-Kent College.
Six sections (although only sections 1-4 are currently published):

• Introduction to gaining English & Maths qualifications
• How will English and Maths affect your educational future?
• Your career prospects with English and Maths
• English & maths skills for adults
• Does your dream career need English or maths?
• Test your English & maths skills

This is a free news publication aimed at adults with reading / learning difficulties.
My learners really liked it.

Editor’s note
This looks excellent. Published every two months, past issues date back to January 2013. All issues can be downloaded / printed as PDFs.

Free resources for low-level ESOL learners from Tinder Foundation, the BBC and the British Council. You need to register, but once you have there are loads of resources and training modules.

Editor’s note
I’ve only taken a quick look but this does indeed look excellent. Lovely printable flashcards and great, very clear videos.

Devoted to the English Language Arts, this site has over 5,000 printable worksheets in PDF format. The site was designed as a primary and elementary level free resource. Middle level grade content is being added as well.

A very comprehensive and detailed guide written by Prof. Dennis Masino and Dr Jackie Giuliano.

Four sections:

• Note taking and learning methods
• Different types of note taking software
• Reading comprehension and effective reading
• How to memorise

Although aimed at high level students there are useful ideas in here for learners of all levels. Plus copious links and references if you want even more detail. I am going to check out the Cornell note taking method as I haven’t come across this before.

This is a Quia online quiz based on this website about New Year traditions around the world.

I usually get the students working in pairs on 2 computers, one with the website and one with the quiz. It’s a fun thing to do in the first week back.