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Concepts - large/small/far/near (language)
Four operations - embedded within reading to promote discussion
L1/L2 - if stats are available, discuss what they mean.
Scheduling, tables (reading)

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Dates each session
Work - maths language (reading salaries, reviewing payslips, sequencing)
Accuracy with reading years
Timetables
Prices - ordering

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Calculating Wages
Ratios
BMI - teach discrete formula before applying to BMI
Fluid charts - measures
Food charts - measures

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online shopping exercise, evaluating reliability of websites 

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online shopping exercise, evaluating reliability of websites 

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give learners a theoretical sum of money to spend, eg £1000, ask them to search websites for specific computer equipment and spend the money on computer equipment and extras up to that sum.

The aim is to check if the website is secure and reliable, and give reasons, eg padlock etc.

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Teaching BIDMAS before teaching Formulas and functions in Excel 

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Teaching BIDMAS before teaching Formulas and functions in Excel 

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Definition of maths words

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Calculate percentages
Calculate fractions/decimals/ratios
Prepare a profit and loss account- Activity- Use a given Trial Balance to prepare final accounts (addition, subtraction, ,multiplication, division)
Display online calculator on the IWB.
demonstrate calculations using this.
Resources used- MY AAT platform- green light tests
Osborne online tests.
We allow leaners to complete tasks from given scenarios making use of basic maths concepts
We look at real life company accounts
How business perform in real life
Solvency position of companies using profitability and liquidity ratios

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Microsoft Excel is the spreadsheet application in the MS Office suite. Get help organizing and calculating data in this Excel tutorial.

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Extracting information from tables, graphs and charts. Producing graphs and charts using excel tools and word table tools.
Adding information to tables.
Calculating average prices using excel.
Using various formulae to manipulate data.

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formula (eg. sum/max/min/averages etc)
operators
values
percentages
dates
currency
ratios in pictures and charts
sorting numbers : ascending/descending
margins
page numbers
decimals
charts value axes

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Contextualising maths into vocational practice. 

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Contextualising maths into vocational practice. 

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Free Functional Skills and Skills for Life resources

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Free Functional Skills and Skills for Life resources

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Adult Numeracy, Functional Maths, and GCSE Resources

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Simon from Here to Teach (HTT) has many wonderful work-throughs of Edexcel and C&G Functional Maths papers (E3 , L1, L2). Well paced with very excellent audio and video, showing clear methods and working out c. Marvellous for learners to watch over and over as many times as needed.

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Anyone can experience maths anxiety. In fact, most adults will experience it at some point in their life. Find out the causes & how to overcome these problems.

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Millions of adults in the UK could be missing out on the benefits of improved numeracy skills due to a failure to appreciate their importance in everyday life, according to a survey released today for National Numeracy Day from research carried out by Ipsos Mori, in partnership with National Numeracy and the Policy Institute at King's College London.

National Numeracy along with the campaign's founding supporter KPMG, are highlighting the life-long value that greater skills and confidence with numeracy can bring and encouraging people to take action to brush up on their numbers know-how.

Over 2,000 people were surveyed and the research has revealed that just one in five people who took a set of five numeracy test questions achieved the level of GCSE grade C. Just 6% got all five correct and 10% scored zero. Despite this, 43% of those surveyed said they would not like to improve their numeracy skills, with almost a quarter (23%) stating it was because they couldn't see how it would benefit them.

Rachel Riley, mathematician and TV presenter, is an official ambassador for National Numeracy and commented: "Good numeracy isn't about being a maths whiz or having the ability to do complex mental arithmetic, it's about having the knowledge and confidence to apply numbers-based solutions to everyday tasks such as shopping, budgeting, planning a trip or even following a recipe.
"With numbers playing such a key role in all our lives it's vital that people not only start to view it as an essential skill, but also one to be proud of. Whatever your current ability, numeracy is a skill you can improve on at any age and the free online National Numeracy Challenge is the perfect place to start."

The survey highlighted that numeracy skills are not held in as high esteem as literacy skills amongst the public. While three in five (58%) people would feel embarrassed to say they were no good with reading or writing, far fewer (47%) would say the same for maths. Parents may also be influencing their children's views on the value of numeracy, and limiting their ambitions, as more than twice as many people said they would be proud of their child if they were good at reading and writing (50%), compared to if they were good at maths (21%).

Misconceptions are also rife around the value of numeracy skills in the workplace, with almost a third (30%) believing that most people don't need to use numbers as part of their day jobs. In fact, 28% of people think that hairdressers never or hardly ever use numbers at work, followed by journalists (26%) and politicians (20%). The professions that were thought to use maths and numeracy most often were architects (80%) and teachers (74%), suggesting that there is a lack of understanding and recognition of the use of everyday numeracy skills such as interpreting data, applying discounts or time management.

"With so many people viewing maths and numeracy as either a talent gifted to the few, or something that isn't essential to work or home life it's not surprising that there is a reluctance to invest time and effort in improving numeracy levels. However, we know from experience that even a small investment can make a significant difference to people's confidence and ability with numbers, and this in turn has a positive knock-on effect to many areas of life, from careers and financial management to mental health."- Mike Ellicock, Chief Executive of National Numeracy
"If you've ever been told, or have told yourself, that you're 'just no good at maths' then now may be the moment to challenge that view. Numeracy is a skill like any other that can be learnt at any time in our lives. What's more, it's a skill that has great value for everyone, no matter what industry or role you work in or aspire to and one that could be critical in unlocking your potential and helping you achieve your future goals."
While many people mistakenly believe their chosen profession doesn't require maths or numeracy skills it's clear that a lack of confidence with handling numbers is limiting career potential across all industries. One in four surveyed said they would be put off from applying for a job if it listed using numbers and data as a requirement. This lack of confidence is being negatively reinforced by others, with 15% of people saying they had been told by someone that they are 'not a numbers person' and 31% agreeing with this statement.

Melanie Richards, Deputy Chair of KPMG, believes debunking the myth of the 'maths person' is key to addressing the nations' numeracy problems: "KPMG is proud that our support of the first National Numeracy Day in 2018 helped raise awareness of the importance of numeracy skills in everyday life, and encouraged 25,000 people to start their journey towards improved numeracy, so by working with National Numeracy and collaborating with hundreds of businesses and major this year we're determined to go even further.

The five test numeracy questions that survey respondents were asked to take are based on those featured in the National Numeracy Challenge, an online assessment tool that allows people to check their current numeracy level and if needed, use the free resources to help them gain greater skills and confidence with numbers. This National Numeracy Day is aiming to inspire thousands more people to take the Challenge and discover the many ways that better numeracy can benefit them.

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Research reveals how poor maths skills are holding the UK back

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Millions of adults in the UK could be missing out on the benefits of improved numeracy skills due to a failure to appreciate their importance in everyday life, according to a survey released today for National Numeracy Day from research carried out by Ipsos Mori, in partnership with National Numeracy and the Policy Institute at King's College London.

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Embedding Maths, English and Digital Skills

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Embedding Maths, English and Digital Skills

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Embedding maths, English, digital, and wider skills

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Examples of embedding maths, English and digital skills when teaching and training. Includes details of wider skills, sustainability, employability, inclusivity, and equality and diversity.

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Numeracy across the curriculum | Teaching and learning | Teachit Maths CPD

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Practical advice and ideas for developing numeracy across the curriculum in secondary schools.