Maths Subject Knowledge: Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages

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Brief Introduction

Improve your mathematics understanding and learn methods for teaching fractions as a non-specialist maths teacher.

Course Summary

This course is designed to help you improve your knowledge of fractions, decimals, and percentages. You'll learn how to use these concepts in real-world situations, and gain the confidence you need to succeed in math.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to use fractions, decimals, and percentages in real-world situations
  • Gain the confidence you need to succeed in math
  • Improve your knowledge of key mathematical concepts

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of fractions, decimals, and percentages in real-world situations
  • Confidently solve math problems involving fractions, decimals, and percentages
  • Demonstrate a deeper understanding of key mathematical concepts

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic math skills
  • Access to a computer and the internet

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Interactive

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Requirements

  • This course is designed for teachers and educators who don’t have a specialism in maths but wish to learn mathematical methods and improve their understanding. This includes:

Outline

  • What is a fraction? Introduction to fractions, decimals and percentages Introducing fractions Equivalent fractions Fractions greater than a whole Expressing fractions as decimals and as percentages Fractions as decimals Decimals as fractions Percentages Multiplying fractions, decimals and percentages Multiplying decimals Multiplying fractions Multiplying percentages Adding and subtracting fractions, decimals and percentages Comparing fractions, decimals and percentages Adding and subtracting Further problems Dividing with decimals and fractions Dividing decimals Dividing fractions Delving deeper into percentages Increasing and decreasing amounts Expressing amounts Finding increases and decreases Reviewing your professional development

Summary of User Reviews

This course on Maths Subject Knowledge: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages has received positive reviews from many users. It is a great course for teachers and anyone interested in improving their understanding of fractions, decimals and percentages. The course covers a lot of ground and is very comprehensive, making it easy for users to understand key concepts and apply them in their work or personal life.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users found the course to be very comprehensive and easy to understand.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course covers a lot of ground and is very comprehensive
  • The course is great for teachers and anyone interested in improving their understanding of fractions, decimals and percentages
  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course too basic and not challenging enough
  • The course could benefit from more interactive elements
  • Some users found the course to be too theoretical and not practical enough
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Michael Anderson, Stephen Lyon
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