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Appendix I – Application of Numbers


Appendix I – Application of Numbers

•           Abuse awareness
This workbook introduces you to the subject of abuse and how to deal with it. As a practitioner working with children and young people, you are responsible for the welfare and protection of the children in your care.
•           Administration – Trainer guide
This trainer guide tells you about the materials for learners in administration who are developing their key skills at level 1. These materials have been produced as part of the Key Skills Support Programme (KSSP).
•           Are you meeting your targets?
This assignment will help you find out whether you are meeting your targets, and what contribution you are making to your business. You'll produce a report for your manager that summarises your findings on targets met and what action to take.
•           Displaying products
The purpose of this assignment is to see whether putting a product on display to customers increases the sales of that product.
•           Assignment - Read and understand safety policy
The purpose of this assignment is for you, as a new employee, to read and understand your company's safety policy. You will produce a summary of the policy document, compare accident statistics with those of other companies, and identify areas for improvement.
•           Assignment - Plan and set up a windonw display
In this assignment you'll plan and set up a window display, compare costs to show the best savings on special offers and present your findings to your colleagues.
•           Responsibilities as a childcare practitioner
Your responsibilities as a childcare practitioner are not just about keeping the children you work with safe and happy. It is essential that you also help them to develop and meet their potential.
•           Brochure displays
In your role as a travel consultant your manager will ask you to restock and organise your shop's brochure display. Your clients will be more likely to book a holiday if you keep an up-to-date supply of brochures for them to look through to help them select the right holiday.
•           Calculating costs
When you cost up a job, no matter how big or small, it is vital that the final quotation or estimate takes everything into consideration.
•           Estimating customer numbers
Hospitality organisations need enough capacity in terms of both staff and supplies to meet customer demand. So it's important that you can stimate customer numbers and identify patterns and trends in customer behaviour.
•           Checking deliveries
When a delivery arrives at the salon, it is important to unload it as quickly and safely as possible. The first thing the driver will do is hand over the delivery note. This important document gives information about the type and quantity of stock to be delivered.
•           Childcare guide
Developing teaching and learning materials for the work-based route has been an important priority for the Key Skills Support Programme. This guide will help you to make the most of these learning resources with apprentices working with children and young people.
•           New client consultation
It is crucial to give a new client consultation extra attention to avoid misunderstandings. Not only will it save you time and money because you won't have to redo the service, but it will also set the tone for future business.
•           Compare Resource cost
Care homes have to spend a lot on essential resources and supplies, and need to be sure that they get value for money. In this assignment, you'll find out how much a particular item - the example given here is continence pads - costs your organisation, and whether you could save money by choosing an alternative type or brand.
•           Comparing costs before ordering materials
When you cost up a job, no matter how big or small, it pays to shop around for the best prices of materials. Your customers compare quotes before deciding who to choose for the job. You need to do the same before ordering materials because you are the customer of your supplier/builders merchant and you need to get the best deal.
•           Dealing with complaints
A complaint can be costly for the business - but it can have a positive outcome. This all depends on how it is dealt with by members of staff.
•           Converting metrics
As a carpenter, you will often hear people in the trade talk about 2 by 1, 4 by 2 or 8 by 4 when referring to timber or sheet materials. because timber and wood-based products are internationally traded materials, they may be produced to either imperial or metric sizes.
•           Cooking with children
This assignment asks you to plan a cooking activity for a small group of children or young people.
•           Costing building projects
The purpose of this assignment is to work through all the steps required to calculate the costs of a building project, such as a garage or extension. You'll produce scale diagrams and work out the charges for materials and labour, and present them in a proposal to the customer.
•           Creating displays
Your work with children and young people will sometimes involve displaying their work. Well-designed displays can assist in a child's development and provide a stimulating environment where children can learn.
•           Customer complaints
When you work in a customer-focused environment, it is inevitable that you will deal with customers who have problems or complaints. Keeping track of complaints can provide you with useful information concerning levels of customer satisfaction.
•           Reducing waste in the hairdressing industry
Reducing waste within the hairdressing industry is all about making the most of what you've got.
•           Deliveries in the hospitality idustry
Across the whole hospitality industry, the right materials have to be available, at the right time and in the best possible condition. Hospitality and catering businesses use procedures to make sure that they are happy with deliveries before they accept them.
•           Designing a room
The aim of this assignment is for you to redesign the interior of one of the rooms in your setting using all the available space in the room, based on suggestions from parents/carers and colleagues.
•           Redesigning a salon
The aim of this assignment is for you to redesign the interior of your salon, using all the available space. To carry out this assignment you need to work in a group of up to four other stylists or therapists. You have a budget of £10,000 to cover the costs of any changes you make.
•           Electrical rewiring
The purpose of this assignment is to prepare a costed proposal for an electrical rewire of a room or a full building.
•           Enhancing your cars performance
In this assignment you will plan a way of enhancing your car's performance. You will look at the costs and benefits involved, and write an article about it.
•           Equal opportunities in care
Delivering high-quality care is as much about the way we approach service users as about the technical skills we develop. No matter how technically skilled we are, we do not give good care if we fail to value individuals, respect their rights, recognise our responsibilities to them and promote diversity and equality.
•           Impact of increased airport charges
Demand for air travel varies for a number of reasons, such as holiday seasons, fuel price increases, and special events such as the Olympic games. This assignment asks you to look at the possible impact of increased airport charges. The main outcome of this assignment will be a report for your manager, which shows the findings of your research and the conclusions you've drawn from it.
•           GP Good practice
GP practices are always looking for ways of improving their service to users. One way to find out what bothers people most is to analyse their complaints and comments, and thus pinpoint the way to possible improvements.
•           Hairdressing trainer guide
These materials have been produced as part of the Key Skills Support Programme (KSSP). The Key Skills Support Programme is funded by the Department for Education and Skills. Its main purpose is to help practitioners in training providers, schools and colleges to improve the quality of key skills and Skills for Life provision and to support the preparation of young people for the key skills qualifi cations.
•           Handling customer problems
When you work in a customer-focused environment, it is inevitable that you will deal with customers who have problems or complaints. Keeping track of problems can provide you with useful information concerning levels of customer satisfaction.
•           Health and safety
During your training, health and safety will be mentioned time and time again - for very good reasons. Your older workmates will be able to tell you about accidents they have seen, or even injuries they have experienced themselves.
•           Hospitality trainer guide
These materials have been produced as part of the Key Skills Support Programme - enhancing skills for life and work. The Key Skills Support Programme is funded by the Department for Education and Skills.
•           Improving client services in the hair industry
Client service can make or break a salon. In the hairdressing industry it should be something that each and every one of us strives to be the best at providing. Remember, nobody is perfect - there is always room for improvement.
•           Safeness of the environment
When customers visit a restaurant, bar, hotel or cafe, they expect both a satisfying experience and the reassurance that they are not going to be harmed in any way from their visit. Being a skilled chef, bar person, hotel worker or food service person is not just about the quality of the food you serve, but also about the safeness of the environment and the food you provide.
•           Increase your lambing
The purpose of this assignment is to increase lambing averages in future seasons.
•           Ordering stock in the hospitality industry
Wherever you work within the hospitality industry, you will use resources. Somebody has to be responsible for making sure you have got enough of what you need when you need it. Ordering stock is a skill that gets better with experience, and is one where you need to use a bit of common sense and guesswork.
•           Retail trainer guide
This trainer guide tells you about the materials for learners in the retail sector who are developing their key skills at level 1. These materials have been produced as part of the Key Skills Support Programme (KSSP). (A similar trainer guide is available for the administration resources.)
•           How to read and understand tables
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to numbers of customers, sales, finance and accounting.
•           Using tables for data
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to numbers of customers, sales, finance and accounting.
•           How to read pictograms
Pictograms display information using symbols or pictures. Each symbol represents a given number of items.
•           Using pictograms
Pictograms display information using symbols or pictures. Each symbol represents a given number of items.
•           Using bar charts
Bar charts are used to show information visually. They are graphs in which the lengths of the bars are used to show amounts or quantities of things. They can show large numbers in an easy-to-read format.
•           Using pie charts
A pie chart is used to show proportions. Each slice of the pie represents a fraction or percentage of the whole amount of something. For example, you may use a range of salespeople in your organisation.
•           How to read pie charts
A pie chart is used to show proportions. Each slice of the pie represents a fraction or percentage of the whole amount of something. For example, you may use a range of salespeople in your organisation.
•           How to read graphs
Graphs are used to represent various kinds of information using lines or curves. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           Using graphs
Graphs are used to represent various kinds of information using lines or curves. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           How to work to a level of accuracy
Sometimes we are given numbers to a greater accuracy than we need. For example, if we were dealing with a company that makes a large annual profit, we wouldn't need to know the profit to the nearest penny. Knowing the profit to the nearest hundred or thousand pounds could well be sufficient.
•           Accuracy in numbers
Sometimes we are given numbers to a greater accuracy than we need. For example, if we were dealing with a company that makes a large annual profit, we wouldn't need to know the profit to the nearest penny. Knowing the profit to the nearest hundred or thousand pounds could well be sufficient.
•           How to check your calculations
Whether you use a calculator or work out calculations using pencil and paper, you should always check your answers.
•           Checking calculations
Whether you use a calculator or work out calculations using pencil and paper, you should always check your answers.
•           Using scales
We use scales in a variety of contexts; to measure the weight or length of something or in scale drawings, to help us plan how to use the space in an office.
•           How to understand scales
We use scales in a variety of contexts; to measure the weight or length of something or in scale drawings, to help us plan how to use the space in an office.
•           Using percentages
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages to compare one thing with another.
•           How to understanding percentages
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages to compare one thing with another.
•           How to understand place value and decimals
We use decimals as another way of writing fractions. You'll see decimals used most commonly in money, weights and measures.
•           How to understand place value and decimals - Place value
We use decimals as another way of writing fractions. You'll see decimals used most commonly in money, weights and measures.
•           How to work with decimals
When adding or subtracting decimals, it's vital to write the numbers so that the decimal points line up.
•           How to work with decimals - Adding and subtracting decimals
When adding or subtracting decimals, it's vital to write the numbers so that the decimal points line up.
•           How to understand fractions
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a part of a whole thing.
•           Using fractions
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a part of a whole thing.
•           How to work out area and volume - retail
Area is the measure of a flat surface, such as a wall, a carpet or desktop, or the side of a box.
•           How to work out area and volume - admin
Area is the measure of a flat surface, such as a wall, a carpet or desktop, or the side of a box.
•           How to understand ratio
We use ratios to compare quantities. It's a way of showing the proportions of each quantity.
•           Using ratios to compare quantities
We use ratios to compare quantities. It's a way of showing the proportions of each quantity.
•           Working out the averages
You'll sometimes want to work out averages - for example, the average time it takes to do a job or the average number of envelopes you use in a week.
•           How to calculate mean and range
You'll sometimes want to work out averages - for example, the average time it takes to do a job or the average number of envelopes you use in a week.
•           Constructuring bar charts
A bar chart has parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different lengths, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different category of data. Bar charts may be constructed with either vertical or horizontal bars.
•           How to construct a bar chart
A bar chart has parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different lengths, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different category of data. Bar charts may be constructed with either vertical or horizontal bars.
•           How to Construct a pictogram - retail
To construct a pictogram, you need to look at the information you want to show and decide on a suitable symbol or picture to use. It should be a simple shape if you are going to draw it by hand, and easy to divide into parts.
•           How to Construct a pictogram - admin
To construct a pictogram, you need to look at the information you want to show and decide on a suitable symbol or picture to use. It should be a simple shape if you are going to draw it by hand, and easy to divide into parts.
•           Organising a social event for your company
In a large organisation with several offices or branches, it's often important that all the staff get together on a regular basis. For this assignment you'll put forward a comprehensive proposal for a social event for the whole company. You have been given a budget of £5,000. You'll need to consider different venues, numbers, transport arrangements, how to set up a competition, invitations, decorations, and publicity for the event.
•           Assignment - Setting up a sports league for your company
In this assignment you'll set up a sports league for your company. This might be just for your office or workshop, for more than one department, or for the whole company. You could even involve other branches, or other companies if you are on an industrial estate.
•           Mail handling
In your work in retail you may be asked to help with the post. It is important for you to know about the different methods used to transport mail and the costs of those services so that you can improve efficiency and cut costs at work.
•           Mail handling - travel consultant
In your role as a travel consultant you will be required to deal with the daily post. It is important for you to know about the different methods used to transport mail and the costs of those services so that you can improve efficiency and cut costs at work.
•           Assignment - How to run a fun day
This assignment will show you how to run a fun day, to raise funds for your nursery. The event will involve children, staff and parents. You will produce a summary of funds raised and an evaluation of the event.
•           Assignment - Moving clients in care
For this assignment you'll identify a room in your care home where it's difficult to move or handle the clients. You'll identify what the problems are and what changes could be made to solve them. You'll produce a report for your manager and colleagues, telling them what you found out and what changes you recommend.
•           Marketing your company
Your company's success depends on the number of customers or clients it provides with products or services. An important activity for any company is to increase the number of customers it attracts by methods such as advertising. This is known as marketing.
•           Measuring materials
On a job it is important to have enough materials for you and your workmates to complete the work. You may well be asked to 'measure up' for a particular material. This basically means that your foreman or site manager wants to know the quantity of material to order for the next stage of the work. Sometimes this will involve taking actual measurements on site but, more often, it will involve taking measurements from a drawing.
•           Targets in the hair and beauty industry
Targets are a big part of the hair and beauty industry. They can help to motivate staff, increase sales or improve specifi c areas - for example, increase colour clientele.
•           Health - Monitoring weight
A client's weight can be a good indicator of the state of their general health. The purpose of this assignment is to find out whether your clients are of a healthy weight and, if not, to suggest ways of achieving improvements. In addition, by monitoring each client's weight over time you'll be able to identify changes that might indicate a decline in their health. You'll present this information to your colleagues.
•           Activity - Use IT to investigate movement of goods
This activity asks you to use your IT skills to investigate the movement of goods, services or resources in your workplace. You'll need to carry out research over a period of three to six months, in order to produce and present findings that describe the most cost-effective method you found of transporting goods.
•           Understanding a cars brake
A car's brakes are probably one of the most important systems on the vehicle. If the brakes go, the driver is in serious trouble. Braking systems are also extremely complex, and vehicle technicians need to understand how they work so that they can spot potential problems and repair them before it's too late.
•           Inspecting cars
Ask any motor vehicle technician to describe their day, and they'll tell you that much of their time is spent inspecting cars. These inspections range from simple visual checks before they work on a car to the more detailed used car and pre-MOT inspections that are becoming more and more popular.
•           Modern vehicles in the motor trade
The old image of mechanics spending all day bashing metal with a spanner, oil on their faces and wearing dirty overalls, is a changing one. Today's motor industry is looking for young people keen to meet the challenges of new technology. Modern vehicles are sophisticated, and the mechanic's role puts emphasis on electrical, electronic and information technology.
•           Service costs when choosing a car
How important are service costs when choosing a car? We may all look at condition, mileage, technical specs, accessories and colour when buying, but how many of us look at just how much it's going to cost us to keep our new pride and joy on the road? In this edition we've pulled together some interesting facts and figures, not just on how much it costs, but also what you get for your money when you cross that threshold into the dealer's service department.
•           Session plan and skill sheet
This 37 page skill sheet and session plans questionnaire is for you to use with someone you know.
•           Motor vehicle trainer guide
These materials have been produced as part of the Key Skills Support Programme (KSSP). The Key Skills Support Programme is funded by the Department for Education and Skills. Its main purpose is to help practitioners in training providers, schools and colleges to improve the quality of key skills provision and to support the preparation of young people for the key skills qualifications.
•           Motor vehicle - Oil
Cars need all kinds of fluids to keep them running smoothly. The most vital of these is probably engine oil, and we'll be dedicating most of this magazine to letting you know what engine oil does, which oil to choose, and telling you just what those baffling numbers on the bottle mean.
•           How to read and understand tables
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           How to read and understand tables - Child
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           How to read and understanding tables - Engineering
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           How to read and understand tables - Generic
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           How to read and understand tables - Hair
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           How to read and understand tables - Retail
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           How to read and understand tables - Woodwork
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           Reading tables
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           Reading tables
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           How to read and understand tables - Hospitality
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           How to read and understand tables - Motor Vehicles
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           How to read and understand tables - Sport
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about number of clients, product sales, finance or accounting.
•           Pie and bar charts
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts - Hospitality
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts - Motor Vehicle
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts - Sport
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts - Admin
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts - Children
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts - Engineering
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts - Generic
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts - Hairdressing
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts - Retail
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           How to read pie and bar charts - Carpentry
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically. Bar charts are graphs in which the lengths of parallel bars are used to compare amounts or quantities of things.
•           Multi stage calculations
At level 3 you must include examples of 'multi-stage' calculations. A multi-stage calculation is one where you have to do one calculation and use the answer for the next stage.
•           Compound measures and units
At level 3 you are expected to use compound measures and compound units and to understand the different ways they are written.
•           Example test questions for level 3
Example test questions for level 3 calculations; multi-stage calculations
•           How to use the trigonometric ratios
How to use the trigonometric ratios.
•           Understanding abbreviated numbers
Very large and very small numbers are usually written in an abbreviated form. Some of the skills that will help you to understand very large and very small numbers include place value, fractions and decimals, rounding up and down, significant figures, powers and roots, calculations involving the four rules and estimation.
•           Calculate using standard form
How to calculate using standard form with multiplying and dividing
•           Using a scientific calculator
Because we are dealing with numbers that are either very large or very small, it is not unusual for calculators not to have enough spaces on the screen to fit all the digits in ordinary number form. If you are using a scientific calculator, the number will be shown in standard form in a variety of ways depending on the calculator.
•           Working with right-angled triangles
You must be able to work with right-angled triangles and know the conventions for naming the sides and angles.
•           Pythagoras
Pythagoras theorem is named after the Greek mathematician who is credited with writing the knowledge down for the first time. It is believed that builders have used the knowledge to make sure that corners are 'square' for hundreds of years.
•           Trigonmetric ratios
The relationships between the sides of a triangle, called the trigonometric ratios, are more commonly known as the Sine (Sin), Cosine (Cos), Tangent (Tan).
•           How to choose between Pythagoras and trigonometry
How to choose between Pythagoras and trigonometry. Check that you are working with a right-angled triangle. You may have to make use of other information from the question to help you to form right-angled triangles.
•           Test questions for amounts or sizes
Example test questions for amounts or sizes.
•           Scale measurements
At level 3 you are expected to work with very large and very small scales when working with scale diagrams.
•           Calculating proportional changes in area and volume
How to calculate proportional changes in area and volume.
•           Calculating proportional changes in amounts
How to calculate proportional changes in amounts.
•           Example test questions for scale and proportion
Example test questions for scale and proportion
•           Level 3 - Working with large data
At level 3 you will be working with large data sets. It is easier to deal with a large set of data if you put it into groups. Alternatively, you may be provided with data that is already in groups.
•           Grouping data
When you are working with large sets of data, it is usual to group the data. Remember that once the data has been grouped, it is not possible to get back to the original individual data readings. The best we can do is to estimate a mean value from the groupings.
•           Level 3 - Understand, draw and use cumlative frequency curves
At level 3 you need to be able to understand, draw and use cumulative frequency curves. If the data is grouped, we can find estimates for the median and interquartile range by drawing and interpreting a cumulative frequency curve.
•           Example test questions for handling statistics
Example test questions for handling statistics
•           Using formulae
Formulae can be written in words but letters are often used in their place. The term 'expression' is used in formulae and equations to refer to a combination of numbers, letters and/or symbols.
•           Skills to help with formulae - re-arrange formulae
Skills that will help you to understand, work with and solve formulae and equations include the four rules of number (including working with very large and very small numbers), use of a calculator and powers and roots.
•           Skills to help with formulae - simple equations
Skills that will help you to understand, work with and solve formulae and equations include the four rules of number (including working with very large and very small numbers), use of a calculator and powers and roots.
•           Skills to help with formulae
Skills that will help you to understand, work with and solve formulae and equations include the four rules of number (including working with very large and very small numbers), use of a calculator and powers and roots.
•           Example test questions for using formulae
Example test questions for using formulae
•           Graphs and statistical information
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           Learning programme for application of number requirements
This pack forms a learning programme for application of number requirements. It can be used to learn or refresh the skills needed for success in the level 3 test and portfolio evidence.
•           How to read graphs - admin
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           Reading graphs - Childcare
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           Reading graphs - Engineering
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           How to read graphs - Generic
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           How to read graphs - Hairdressing
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           How to read graphs - retail
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           How to read graphs
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           How to read graphs - Hospitality
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           How to read graphs - Motor Vehicles
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           How to read graphs - Sport
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           How to read graphs - Carpentry
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information. Graphs may show relationships or trends.
•           How to understand negative numbers - admin
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers - Childcare
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers - Engineering
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers - Generic
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers - Hairdressing
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers - Retail
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers - Carpentry
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers - Hospitality
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers - Motor Vehicles
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers - Sport
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to understand negative numbers - Sport (1)
How to understand negative numbers. Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero.
•           How to estimate
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate - Admin
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate - Childcare
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate - Engineering
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate - Generic
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate - Hairdressing
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate - Hospitality
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate - Motor Vehicles
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate - Retail
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate - Sport
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate - Carpentry
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to estimate
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something.
•           How to understand scales
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           Using scales to measure weight, length and scale drawing
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales - Childcare
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales - Engineering
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales - Generic
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales - Generic 2
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales - Hairdressing
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales - Hospitality
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales - Motor vehicles
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales - Retail
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales - Sport
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand scales - Carpentry
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something and in scale drawings.
•           How to understand percentages
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand percentages 2
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand percentages - Admin
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand percentages - Childcare
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand percentages - Engineering
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand percentages - Hairdressing
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand percentages - Hospitality
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand percentages - Motor Vehicles
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand percentages - Retail
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand percentages - Sport
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand percentages - Carpentry
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           How to understand decimals
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals 2
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Admin
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Childcare
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Engineering
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Generic
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Hairdressing
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Hospitality
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Motor Vehicles
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Retail
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Sport
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Sport 2
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand decimals - Carpentry
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something.
•           How to understand fractions
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           How to understand fractions - 2
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           How to understand fractions - Admin
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           How to understand fractions - Childcare
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           How to understand fractions - Engineering
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           How to understand fractions - Generic
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           How to understand fractions - Hairdressing
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           How to understand fractions - Hospitality
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           How to understand fractions - Motor Vehicles
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           How to understand fractions - Retail
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           How to understand fractions - Carpentry
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing.
•           Converting fractions, percentages and decimals
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Hospitality
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Motor Vehicles
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Sport
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Carpentry
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Admin
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Care
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Childcare
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Engineering
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Generic
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Hairdressing
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to Convert fractions, percentages and decimals - Retail
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           How to work out area
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out area - Childcare
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out area - Engineering
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out area - Generic
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out area - Hairdressing
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out area - Hospitality
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out area - Motor Vehicles
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out area - Retail
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out area - Sport
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out area - Carpentry
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out area - 2
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           How to work out volume
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - 2
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - Admin
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - Admin (1)
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - Childcare
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - Engineering
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - Generic
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - Hairdressing
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume -Hairdressing 2
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - Hospitality
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - Motor Vehicles
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - Retail
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume - Sport
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to work out volume -Carpentry
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a threedimensional object such as a wardrobe or box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           How to understand ratio
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Motor Vehicles
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio 2
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Admin
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Childcare
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Engineering
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Generic
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Hairdressing
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Hospitality
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Retail
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Retail
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Sport
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to understand ratio - Carpentry
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode - Carpentry
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode 2
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode - Admin
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode - Childcare
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode - Engineering
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode - Generic
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode - Hairdressing
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode - Hospitality
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode - Motor Vehicles
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode - Retail
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate mean, median and mode - Sport
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           How to calculate the range
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           Working out the range between values
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           How to calculate the range - Admin
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           How to calculate the range - Childcare
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           How to calculate the range - Engineering
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           How to calculate the range - Generic
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           How to calculate the range - Hairdressing
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           How to calculate the range - Hospitality
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           How to calculate the range - Motor Vehicles
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           How to calculate the range - - Sport
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           How to calculate the range - Carpentry
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           Using formulas
A formula states a method, process or rule and can be expressed in words or symbols. We use a formula to calculate a result or to find a piece of missing information.
•           How to construct a table - Child care
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           How to construct a table - Engineering
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           How to construct a table - Hairdressing
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           How to construct a table - Retail injuries
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           How to construct a table - Stock
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           How to construct a table - Holidays
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           How to construct a table - Hospitality and catering
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           How to construct a table - Garage
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           How to construct a table - Leisure industry
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           How to construct a table - Patient
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           How to construct a graph - Graphics company
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           How to construct a graph - Nurseries
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           How to construct a graph - Engineering
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           How to construct a graph - Hairdressing
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           How to construct a graph - Construction
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           How to construct a graph - Care home
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           How to construct a graph - Travel agency
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           How to construct a graph - Hotel
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           How to construct a graph - Garage
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           How to construct a graph - Leisure centre
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           How to construct a pie chart - Office management
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a pie chart - Playgroup
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a pie chart - Engineering
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a pie chart - Hair dressing
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a pie chart - Construction
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a pie chart - Accidents
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a pie chart - Car dealership
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a pie chart - District
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a pie chart - Travel agency
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a pie chart - Hotel
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a pie chart - Sport
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           How to construct a bar chart - Small company
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           How to construct a bar chart - Private nurseries
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           How to construct a bar chart - Engineering
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           How to construct a bar chart - Hairdressing
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           How to construct a bar chart - Retail
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           How to construct a bar chart - Carpentry
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           How to construct a bar chart - Garage
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           How to construct a bar chart - Travel agency
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           How to construct a bar chart - Hospitality
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           How to construct a bar chart - Sport
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           How to construct a bar chart- Construction
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there's usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           Assignment - Planning a group outing
It's important that outings with a group of children or young people run smoothly, and this takes careful planning. The purpose of this assignment is to take you through the steps of planning a group outing.
•           Motor vehicle - Pit stop challenge
The purpose of the pit stop challenge is to show your ability to change tyres and to reflect on how you carried out the tasks set. The challenge is to complete a tyre change on three separate vehicles.
•           Planning maintenance
Planned maintenance means planning the maintenance of machinery or equipment in advance, to try to prevent breakdowns from happening. In this assignment you'll look at your company's maintenance procedures and investigate the benefits of planned maintenance to the company.
•           Planning for a fitting course
Learners on a fitting course need the right materials and equipment to be available for their use. Your assignment is to ensure that the correct materials and tooling are supplied to enable the trainees to produce the components of the drilling and threading exercise.
•           Assignment - Planning marketing
For this assignment you'll be looking at ways of improving the way your company presents advertisements. You'll do this by finding out what customers think of your advertising and marketing, then use this information to redesign and recost your company's advertising spread in the local press.
•           Planning a healthy menu for young people
As a practitioner working with children and young people it is important that you actively promote a healthy diet to both children and parents/carers. A child's diet, along with physical activity, has an important influence on their future health and development.
•           Working in a care home - Planning a funeral
When you work with the elderly in a residential care home, one of your duties may well be to organise the funeral of one of the residents, often someone you may have grown fond of. If the resident has no close relatives to organise their funeral, they may have asked you or one of your colleagues to do so instead, having given the home enduring power of attorney.
•           Quality control of print production
In this assignment you'll investigate the quality of print production, and find out how often it meets the required standards or is faulty.
•           Workbook - Researching and presenting visitor numbers
This workbook will help you to carry out some research into visitor numbers and busy times at your place of work, present and evaluate your findings and identify any health and safety issues as a result.
•           Recording vital signs
If you are working in acute care settings such as hospitals or nursing homes, you may regularly be asked, after training and assessment, to measure, record and report on a client's vital signs. Even in less acute care settings, you may be asked to measure and record the vital signs of a client who has become unwell.
•           Recording delivery of materials
Deliveries of materials must be recorded accurately and put into safe and secure storage as soon as possible after they have been accepted.
•           Assignment - Refurbishing a gym
From time to time, you'll find that your working environment will need to be refurbished. For this assignment, you've been asked to work out the measurements and costings involved in replacing wall and floor coverings in your gym or club. You will produce a report on your findings, giving your recommendations for the best new wall and floor coverings within the given budget.
•           Researching and booking holidays for clients
When booking holidays or travel for clients, it is important that you give them a total service. This means that, as well as giving them information on the destination they are travelling to, you also need to make sure that they have what they need to get into the country.
•           Motor industry - Researching suppliers
Garages exist to make money. They do this by making a profit, through either increasing their sales or reducing costs, or both. The purpose of this assignment is to identify alternative suppliers of materials and equipment regularly bought by your garage, in order to find the most cost-effective source and so reduce company costs.
•           Salons - Researching suppliers
Salons exist to make money. They do this by making a profit, through either increasing their sales or reducing costs, or both. The purpose of this assignment is to identify alternative suppliers of materials and equipment regularly bought by your salon, in order to find the most cost-effective source and so reduce company costs.
•           Retail trainer guide
These materials have been produced as part of the Key Skills Support Programme (KSSP). The Key Skills Support Programme is funded by the Department for Education and Skills. Its main purpose is to help practitioners in training providers, schools and colleges to improve the quality of key skills and Skills for Life provision and to support the preparation of young people for the key skills qualifications.
•           Risk assessment as a care worker
Assisting with risk assessment is an important part of your role as a care worker. We use risk assessment to help manage both health and safety and client conditions such as pressure sores. This workbook will help you to understand the processes involved in risk assessment and the importance of keeping accurate records.
•           Risk assessment with childcare
Assisting with risk assessment is an important part of your role as a practitioner working with children and young people. This workbook will help you to understand the processes involved in risk assessment and the importance of keeping accurate records.
•           Scaledrawings in trade
Every qualified tradesperson will come across, and have to use, scale drawings as a normal part of their job. Drawings are one of the most important methods of communicating technical information to the building team.
•           Scheduling work on a building site
Work on a building site does not just happen by accident. When your company wins a contract for a job, they will have given the client a price (or tender) for carrying out the work and also confirmed that the job will be completed by the deadline set by the client.
•           Staff rotas
A staff rota can help you get the right balance, so that the service is delivered properly at busy times as well as when it's quiet, staff are busy but not overstretched, and costs are kept under control.
•           Staff development and training at your workplace - Hospitality
The purpose of this assignment is to find out about staff development and training at your workplace. You'll investigate what staff members think of their training and development opportunities, and make recommendations based on what they say.
•           Staff development and training at your workplace
The purpose of this assignment is to find out about staff development and training at your workplace. You'll investigate what staff members think of their training and development opportunities, and make recommendations based on what they say.
•           Storage methods for delieveries
Carpentry materials are stored under cover. On larger building sites, they may well be stored within a secure, fenced compound. Read through the following information about different types of carpentry material and the best storage methods for them.
•           Assignement - Identifying alternative suppliers
Garages exist to make money. They do this by making a profit, through either increasing their sales or reducing costs, or both. The purpose of this assignment is to identify alternative suppliers of materials and equipment regularly bought by your garage, in order to find the most cost-effective source and so reduce company costs.
•           Supplying accurate information as a travel consultant
Helping your clients to choose the right holiday is a central part of your job as a travel consultant. The weather is an important factor for most clients when selecting their ideal holiday. You will need to supply them with accurate information about the usual weather and temperature conditions for their time of travel at their chosen destination.
•           Best treatments in your salon
This assignment is an investigation into which treatments are the most and least popular at your salon, and asks you to look at the possible ways of increasing sales of the least popular treatments. You'll write a report for your manager on what you find out, and give a talk to colleagues, outlining your ideas for helping to boost sales of the least popular treatments.
•           Travel trainer guide
These materials have been produced as part of the Key Skills Support Programme (KSSP). The Key Skills Support Programme is funded by the Department for Education and Skills. Its main purpose is to help practitioners in training providers, schools and colleges to improve the quality of key skills provision and to support the preparation of young people for the key skills qualifications.
•           Assignment - Investigating farm machinery
The purpose of this assignment is to investigate different kinds of tractor or farm machinery, and to recommend the best one for a particular job or purpose.
•           Assignment - Updating brochures
In this assignment you'll look at the brochures you store and consider whether changes should be made to brochure flow, especially if your most popular brochures are often out of stock. You'll make a plan of the brochure store and write a report for your manager, showing the findings of your research and the conclusions you've drawn from it.
•           VAT information
VAT stands for Value Added Tax. This is a government tax added to nearly all goods and services bought and sold in the UK. It is collected by traders and paid to HM Customs and Excise.
•           Assignment - Waste audit in hospitality
In hospitality and catering, waste is a big issue. In this assignment you will monitor stock use of four products over a month. You will identify any wastage and come up with ways of tackling it.
•           Reducing waste within the hospitality and catering industry
Reducing waste within the hospitality and catering industry is all about making the most of what you've got. An important part of your job is to make sure that you are making the most of all the resources available to you.
•           Workbook - Manual injuries
In this workbook you will learn more about safe manual handling and how your back can be damaged by unsafe practice. You will also find out how common manual handling injuries are.
•           Workbook - Monitoring clients weight
In this workbook you will learn more about the importance of weighing clients and how to monitor a client's weight accurately.
•           Assignment - Wasted resources
In this assignment, you'll find out whether any resources are being wasted in your company, and come up with some ideas to save money. You'll produce a report for your manager and colleagues, presenting your findings and giving your recommendations.
•           Assignment - Safety policy
The purpose of this assignment is for you, as a new employee, to read and understand your company's safety policy. You will produce a summary of the policy document, compare accident statistics with those of other companies, and identify areas for improvement.
•           Assignment - Safety policy
The purpose of this assignment is for you, as a new employee, to read and understand your company's safety policy. You will produce a summary of the policy document, compare accident statistics with those of other companies, and identify areas for improvement.
•           Assignment - Researching faults with equipment
In this assignment you'll research the faults that can occur when you are using specialist print equipment and machinery, how they are caused and how they could be avoided.
•           Assignment - Identifying popular destinations
The purpose of this assignment is to identify the main factors contributing to the popularity of your company's best-selling holiday destination.
•           Retail - Window displays
In your work in retail you will be asked by your store manager to dress the window with products and information about special offers. The better the window display, the more likely you are to attract potential customers into your store.
•           Travel agency - window displays
To encourage people to enter a travel agency, it's important to have an eye-catching window display with well-discounted offers that will tempt potential clients to investigate further.
•           Travel agency - window displays
In your role as a travel consultant you will be asked by your shop manager to dress the window with window cards and posters showing any late or special offers. The better the window display, the more likely you are to attract potential customers into your shop.
•           Improve the quality of key skills provision and to support the preparation of young people for the key skills qualifications
These materials have been produced as part of the Key Skills Support Programme (KSSP). The Key Skills Support Programme is funded by the Department for Education and Skills. Its main purpose is to help practitioners in training providers, schools and colleges to improve the quality of key skills provision and to support the preparation of young people for the key skills qualifications.
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The purpose of this assignment is to carry out a survey relevant to the needs of your employer. You?ll need to select a topic for your survey, which might be a customer survey or a survey of staff.
•           Assignment - Find out about the engineering industry
This assignment asks you to find out about the engineering industry and your organisation in particular. The assignment illustrates how key skills learning and assessment can take place within the context of engineering.
•           Croydon college
Croydon College intends to extend its provision of the Key Skills of Application of Number, Communication and Information Technology to all full-time two year GCE A level students from September 2000.
•           Research potential university courses
To research potential university courses, finding sufficient information to make an informed, objective decision.
•           Student loans
A student has sufficient funds to finance his way through university, but has been advised to take out the full loan available each year and invest it. If he repays the loan in full at the end of the 3 year course, what profit could be made?
•           Plan of a building development
Attached is a plan of a building development containing 12 housing units. The star-shaped buildings are detached and the others semi-detached. The building plot is rectangular.
•           A kinetic study
A kinetic study of the reaction between manganate VII ions and ethanedioic acid
•           An example of mapping Key Skills in Psychology A Level
An example of mapping Key Skills in Psychology A Level. Research Methods and Coursework including: The Nature of Psychological Enquiry, The design and implementation of experimental and non-experimental investigations, Data Analysis and Coursework.
•           Knowing how the health industry has developed
It is important for all workers in health, social care and early years services to understand how the industry has developed and how it is structured and funded because if has an impact on their jobs.
•           Investigation into the history and significance of travel and tourism in UK industry
This unit requires you to carry out an investigation into the history and significance of travel and tourism industry in the UK. You will be required to produce four assignments.
•           Case study of a large or medium sized business
You need to produce a case study of a large or medium sized business you have investigated, showing you understand how the business works
•           Investigation into the leisure and tourism industries in the Huntingdon area
This unit requires you to carry out an investigation into the leisure and tourism industries in the Huntingdon area. You will need to work on three assignments.
•           Support sheets for Level 3 Application of Numbers; Scales,Proportions and Ratio exercises
Support sheets for Level 3 Application of Numbers; Scales,Proportions and Ratio exercises.
•           Student support sheet - Calculating costs
Student support sheet - Calculating Costs: To calculate means to obtain a result by reckoning. There are four operations, which may be used in a calculation.
•           Percentage of an amount
Percentage of an amount. A very common task using percentages is to find the percentage of an amount.
•           Percantages
Percentages are and everyday feature of the work of a variety of health and social care workers.
•           Tackling problems using percentages in health and social care situations
Tackling problems using percentages in health and social care situations
•           Percentage worksheet
Question worksheet for Percentage increase and percentage decrease
•           Percentage worksheet
Question worksheet for Percentage change
•           Key skill in Application of number
The following questionnaire will help you to get started with your Key Skill in Application of number. The topics in the list are all taken from 'what you need to know' in Part A of the unit description at Level 2.
•           Charts connecting weight and height
These charts are the published charts connecting weight and height for both men and women. The charts show that each height has a range for normal weight, underweight, overweight and obese.
•           Lifestyle profile
A lifestyle profile is an analysis of how you live your life, for example, what proportion of your time is spent sleeping or eating. To do this analysis, you will need to collect some information or data. Make sure that you keep all your evidence, both data and calculations.
•           Cost of accomodation
In this section you will be investigating the cost of accommodation.
•           Start your own ICT business
You and two colleagues have decided to start your own ICT business. You will need to decide upon a name for your company, and what role and job title each of you will hold.
•           Calculating volume
The space within an object is termed its volume or capacity. It is calculated by multiplying the objects three dimensions together (height, width and depth).
•           Calculating weight
As part of your course you might be required to weigh objects and calculate with units of weight.
•           Application of Number Element 2.1
Application of Number Element 2.1 is based on your ability to collect data from a number of different sources. One of these is measuring physical dimensions.
•           Converting metric and imperial
The two systems of measurement that you will have to convert are the metric and imperial systems. To convert between the two you will need to know the conversion ratio. The conversion ratio is the number you have to multiply or divide your measurement by to convert it into the new system.
•           Understanding ratios
Maps and diagrams are representations of real objects but drawn to scale. This means that items within the diagram or map are shown as a fraction of their real size. The relationship between the size on the drawing compared with the size in real life is termed a ratio.
•           Understanding areas
Areas apply to two-dimensional shapes, i.e. those with a length and width but no depth. This means that you can have the area of a sheet of paper or a wall, but not the area of a solid shape since this has three dimensions.
•           Measuring temperature
Measuring temperature; The most common thermometers available are those filled with mercury. When you read off the temperature from a mercury thermometer you must always measure from the top of the mercury and not from the bottom.
•           Converting between units of time
Time is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks and years. The first objective of this exercise is to check that you can convert between units of time.
•           Analysing numerical information
When faced with numerical information that is difficult to understand, it is possible to analyse it statistically.
•           Pie charts
Pie charts, like other graphs and charts, are a way of representing number based information so that it is easier to understand and analyse. A very important aspect of pie charts is that they should only be used to show how something is divided up into different parts, and to show how much of the whole each part represents.
•           Bar charts
Bar charts are a way of displaying numerical information so that it is easier to understand and interpret. The information can be shown in a number of different ways including columns, bars and 3D blocks. The method of finding information from bar charts is the same in all cases.
•           Line graphs
Line graphs are used to show how one set of values changes against another set of values. They are different from bar charts and scatter graphs because they show continuous data. This means that the points located on the graph are linked together so the values between the points can be found.
•           Percentages
Percentages are a type of a fraction and represent part of a whole. Percent means out of one hundred, so fifty percent represents fifty out of a hundred, which is equal to a half. This can be demonstrated by cancelling the numbers down.
•           Formulas
You will need to use formulas not only as part of your Application of Number but also when using Excel in IT. If you use the wrong formula or calculate it in the wrong order then your answer will be wrong. The order in which you do calculations is determined by the BODMAS system.
•           Forces acting on an object
If an object is in equilibrium (i.e. has zero acceleration,) the resultant force acting on the object must be zero. Hence, if the forces are resolved parallel to and perpendicular to, a reference direction, the resultant forces should be zero in each of the two dimensions. You should have five sets of data from your lab. work. Each should be for five forces acting on an object.
•           Geography assignment
This task is based around residential fieldwork which takes place in North Yorkshire in October of Year 12. Students are organised to collect data in groups and they then choose a question to investigate using this data and other secondary and primary data.
•           Actual scale drawings
This is an aspect of scales or proportion. This technique includes working out true measurements from maps and scale drawings including plans and workshop drawings. At level 3 you will be expected to work with very large and very small scales.
•           Activity 1 Dimensional Deviations
In this activity you will be doing a variety of tasks which will show that you are able to use many of the skills you need today in work and during your everyday life. The work you complete will generate evidence for your key skills portfolio.
•           Key Skills Communication Worksheet - Estimating Grounding
Key Skills Communication worksheet about completing forms
•           Activity 2 - Bricks and Blocks
In this activity you will be doing a variety of tasks which will show that you are able to use many of the skills you need today in work and during your everyday life.
•           Activity 3 - Dimensional Deviations
In this activity you will be doing a variety of tasks which will show that you are able to use many of the skills you need today in work and during your everyday life.
•           Activity 4 - How many - Using skills in work and during everyday life
In this activity you will be doing a variety of tasks which will show that you are able to use many of the skills you need today in work and during your everyday life.
•           Activity 5 - Working out
In this activity you will be doing a variety of tasks which will show that you are able to use many of the skills you need today in work and during your everyday life.
•           Applying your number skills in a substantial and complex activity
This unit is about applying your number skills in a substantial and complex activity.
•           Researching as a business reporter
As a business reporter for your local newspaper, you are to research AIS so that you can prepare a report for the newspaper's weekly business supplement.
•           Independent shops survival
With leading chain stores and multinationals dominating large shopping centres, independent shops have to work hard to ensure that they can survive against such competition.
•           Independent shops survival
With leading chain stores and multinationals dominating large shopping centres, independent shops have to work hard to ensure that they can survive against such competition.
•           Test to determine correct level of Application of Number
The following questions have been designed to help you decide which is the correct level of Application of Number you should enter for, in order to gain your Key Skills Qualification.
•           Key Skills Application of Number Level One Initial Assessment
Key Skills Application of Number Level One Initial Assessment
•           Assignment - Identify health risks and produce a plan to promote health
The purpose of this assignment is to identify health risks and produce a plan to promote health, and support users through to success. You will also be able to produce evidence for the Key Skills of Application of Number, Communication and IT, as well as the wider Key Skills of Working with Others, Improving own Learning and Performance, and Problem Solving.
•           Assignment - Identify health risks and produce a plan to promote health
The purpose of this assignment is to identify health risks and produce a plan to promote health, and support users through to success. You will also be able to produce evidence for the Key Skills of Application of Number, Communication and IT, as well as the wider Key Skills of Working with Others, Improving own Learning and Performance, and Problem Solving.
•           Investigate the causes of local discontent
The purpose of this assignment is to investigate the causes of local discontent about health, social care or early years and to offer public support to improve provision.
•           Key Skills 1 Using Spreadsheets 1
A spreadsheet displays information in a grid. A spreadsheet program is based around cells made by a grid of rows (across) and columns (down). Text, figures or calculations (formulae) can be entered into an individual cell
•           Key Skills 3 Using Spreadsheets 1
Starting with Spreadsheets (Revision of previous knowledge)
•           Lesson 1 Customer service
Customer service is the process by which people working in leisure and tourism (or any other customer-oriented business) communicate with all the people they come into contact with. Good customer service can greatly increase sales of products and services, whereas poor customer service can have the opposite effect!
•           Rounding Numbers - nearest whole number, nearest ten, nearest hundred and nearest thousand
After completing this unit, you will be able to: round off to the nearest whole number, round off to the nearest ten and round off to the nearest hundred and thousand
•           Science assignment: building a fitness and nutrition plan
You have just become a partner in a gym called Body First. As part of the initial advertising campaign you have selected two lucky winners who will each receive a free fitness assessment and a personalised training and nutrition plan.
•           Tutor Notes: Keeping Track
In this activity students are asked to keep a stock check on some of the products used during their course over a period of time. They will be able to think about the use of these products and, as a result of their calculations, may be able to suggest ways to make savings in the use of such products.
•           Tutor notes: Weightlifting Competition
In this Activity students will be using their course notes to plan a weight training schedule to prepare a competitor for a weight lifting competition.
•           Tutor Notes: At The Right Temperature
In this activity students will be able to test the fridges and/or freezers to check that they are operating at the legal minimum temperatures. As a results of their research they will be able to think about the implications if these minimum temperatures are not maintained.
•           Tutor notes: plant pH Testing
In this activity students will be able to test the soil in various beds to check the pH balance. They will be able to analyse their results and then interpret them to decide what their results indicate about the pH balance of the soil in the beds they have tested.
•           Tutor notes: Planning a Circuit and Competition
In this Activity students are asked to plan a circuit and ensure that they have taken care to use the space available appropriately. They will also be able to consider how to set up a round robin competition and to make judgements on the best use of time.
•           Tutor notes: the pH scale
In this activity students will be able to think about the pH values of some of the products they use in the salon. Using universal Indicator papers, they will be able to test how accurate their estimates were and to make comparisons between the two sets of data. An understanding of the importance of being aware of pH values can be shown through their comments on the results of their calculations.
•           Tutor notes: Afternoon Tea
In this activity students will be able to plan and cost out the requirements for afternoon tea and to produce an illustration of the process required to make scones.
•           Tutor notes: Fitness testing
In this Activity students are given the opportunity to record fitness tests scores over a period and to evaluate the effectiveness of the fitness programme from their data during that period.
•           Tutor notes: Getting it Covered
In this activity students will be able to consider a variety of floor coverings and the different coverage rates for these types of surfaces when using an emulsion polish. They will also be able to think about the difference the unpredictable British weather can make to the calculations of the quantities of polish required.
•           Tutor notes: Planning Ahead
In this activity students will be able to calculate the number of plants or seeds required for particular crops in given bed sizes. They will then be able to draw up a planting scheme.
•           Tutor notes: Shades and Tints
In this activity students will be able to calculate the amounts of chemicals required to mix different tints. Using their information they will be able to produce an information sheet showing the mixing process step by step and to calculate the cost to the salon of the products used.
•           Tutor notes: A Varied Diet
In this activity students will be able to collect data about the different meal types ordered per day and to compare it to data from a graph showing similar information as percentages. They will be able to produce a report about their results and possibly make recommendations about meal types served.
•           Tutor Notes: Clean Bright
In this activity students will be able to keep track of the quantities of cleaning agents used to keep kitchen equipment and surfaces clean and free from bacteria. They will be able to use their results to calculate the cost to the establishment over a year and to think how savings could be made.
•           Tutor notes: pH Testing II
In this activity students will be able to test the pH values across a variety of beds and to find out the most appropriate fruit or vegetables for the prevailing conditions. Using their results, students will be able to make judgements about the pH values across their establishment and the remedial measures necessary to grow crops other than those immediately suitable for the soil without further treatment.
•           Tutor notes: Feeding with Fertilisers
In this activity students will be able to calculate the appropriate quantities of fertiliser to use for a variety of crops and work out the total cost of the fertiliser. They will be able to draw a plan of the beds and indicate on their diagram the quantities of fertiliser to be used for each one.
•           Tutor notes: Profit and Loss
In this activity students will be able to record sales of hanging baskets and pot plants over a period of time and to represent the sales of these items in a graphical form. They will also be able to calculate the profit or loss made from these sales and to consider the implications with regard to the selling prices charged.
•           Tutor notes: Fitness testing (Level 1)
In this Activity students are given the opportunity to record fitness tests scores over a period and to evaluate the effectiveness of the fitness programme from their data during that period.
•           Abuse Awareness Workbook
This workbook introduces you to the subject of abuse and how to deal with it. The largest single category of misconduct within the care sector concerns abuse. Abuse in nursing homes ranges from failure to provide adequate food and cleanliness to physical abuse.
•           Core curriculum literacy and numeracy level tutorials
Core curriculum literacy and numeracy level tutorials
•           Key skills application of number, Adult numeracy Level 1 Test Paper
Key skills application of number, Adult numeracy Level 1 Test Paper
•           Key skills application of number, Adult numeracy Level 2 Test Paper
Key skills application of number, Adult numeracy Level 2 Test Paper
•           Key skills application of number Level 3, Test Paper
Key skills application of number Level 3, Test Paper
•           KSSP Independent Assessment Toolkit
These materials have been produced as part of the Key Skills Support Programme (KSSP). The Key Skills Support Programme is funded by the Department for Education and Skills. Its main purpose is to help practitioners in training providers, schools and colleges to improve the quality of key skills and Skills for Life provision and to support the preparation of young people for the key skills qualifications.
•           Reading Tables for Information
Tables are useful for bringing together data in an ordered way. The data can be almost anything, from rotas, timetables and checklists to statistical information about the number of customers who have complained in a particular month.
•           Reading Pie and Bar Charts
Pie and bar charts are types of graph that show statistical information graphically.
•           Understanding Histograms
A histogram is used to represent grouped data pictorially. Unlike a bar chart, the column widths may be different, as it is used to present data taking account of the group sizes chosen. A histogram is one form of frequency diagram.
•           Reading Graphs
Graphs are diagrams with lines or curves that are used to represent various kinds of statistical information.
•           Negative Numbers
Negative numbers are used to show when something is less than zero. For example: a temperature in a freezer that is 'below freezing' or being overdrawn at the bank and owing money
•           Estimating Numbers and Measurements
Estimating is useful for making an approximate calculation of something. For example, we might use estimating to: decide how long a job will take, e.g. to train a group of staff.
•           Using Scale in Measurement
We use scales in a variety of contexts, for example: to measure the weight or length of something, using a measuring instrument with a scale.
•           Understanding Percentages
Percentage means out of 100. We use percentages like fractions and decimals to compare one thing to another.
•           Understanding Decimals
We use decimals like fractions and percentages, to express a proportion of something. You'll see decimals used most commonly in: money - delivery might cost £32.75.
•           Understanding Fractions
Like percentages and decimals, fractions are a way of expressing a portion of a whole thing. We frequently talk about 'halves' and 'quarters' as in 'half a litre of milk' or 'three-quarters of an hour'.
•           Converting between fractions, percentages and decimals
Fractions, percentages and decimals relate closely to one another. They are simply different ways of expressing a proportion of something, and you can change from one to another.
•           Measuring area
Area is the measure of a flat (two-dimensional) surface or a space covered by an object, such as a floor, wall or shelf.
•           Measuring volume
Volume measures the total amount of space taken up by a three-dimensional object such as a storeroom or a box. It is sometimes called capacity.
•           Understanding ratios
We use ratios to make comparisons between two things. It's a way of comparing the relationship between the quantity or amount of one thing and another.
•           Calculating averages
You'll sometimes want to work out averages for example, the average time it takes to do a job.
•           Understanding range
The range is the difference between the highest value and the lowest value.
•           Understanding formulae
A formula states a method, process or rule and can be expressed in words or symbols. We use a formula to calculate a result or to find a piece of missing information.
•           Constructing a table
A table is a systematic way of setting out data, usually in rows and columns. When you collect data, presenting it in a table will enable the reader to understand and interpret it more easily.
•           Constructing a graph
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           Constructing a graph
We use graphs to present data and show trends. We can present many types of numerical information in graph form.
•           Constructing a pie chart
A pie chart is a type of graph for displaying information. It is a diagram based on a circle, and is useful if you want to show what proportion of a whole each part represents.
•           Constructing a bar chart
A bar chart is a diagram with parallel bars, columns or blocks. The bars are the same width and different heights, and there is usually a space between them. Each bar represents a different piece of data.
•           Monitoring work on-site
In this assignment, you'll monitor the work you do on site in the workplace or on the customer's premises. This might involve refurbishing a timber-framed room, fitting doors or windows, fitting the floor or roof joints, etc.
•           Researching Suppliers
Carpenters need to make money. They do this by making a profit, through either increasing their sales or reducing costs, or both. The purpose of this assignment is to identify alternative suppliers of materials and equipment regularly bought by your company, in order to find the most cost-effective source and so reduce company costs.
•           Storing Materials
When you receive materials it's vital to store them safely and securely. Timber can warp or distort, fittings can rust, and chemicals may present a health hazard. In this activity you'll plan the most appropriate ways of storing different materials at your workplace.
•           Planning, implementing and reporting a survey
This assignment involves carrying out a survey with the children or young people in your setting, comparing their height and weight. You'll plan and run the activity session with the children, helping them to weigh and measure themselves and create pictures, charts and/or diagrams.
•           Comparing and interpreting data
Displaying Data - Comparing and Interpreting Data
•           AoN: Basic Skills/Level 1
Key skills AON / Basic Skills Numeracy Level 1
•           Number puzzles and competitions
Number puzzles - Why not run a weekly number competition with prizes? The problems need to be thought provoking, but not impossible. Here are a few possible questions to start things off.
•           Teacher's notes: fractions and division
Divide the group into small groups of 3-6 and give each group a prime number of cakes so that division is a bit tricky. Or you could organise for more able groups to have trickier numbers to deal with and vice versa.
•           Worksheet: Fractions
Fractions: These questions must be solved using either the chocolate sheet or the paper circles.
•           AoN: Lesson Starters
The National Numeracy Strategy suggests that lessons should be broken down into shorter activities. The Strategy suggests that all mathematics lessons should start with a short, active, whole-group starter focusing on oral work and mental calculation. Experience in schools with this approach indicates that this strategy has the effect of 'kick-starting' the lesson and a pace and momentum is established a pace that carries through to the rest of the session. It can also be fun!
•           Abuse workbook
This workbook introduces you to the subject of abuse and how to deal with it. The largest single category of misconduct within the care sector concerns abuse. Abuse in nursing homes ranges from failure to provide adequate food and cleanliness to physical abuse.
•           Work-based Surveys
This assignment is designed for administration trainees but could be adapted to trainees working in other sectors. It has been developed from material prepared by Starting Off as part of their development project during the first year of the Key Skills Support Programme.
•           Areas
Areas e.g.: New flooring is needed for a bathroom. The dimensions of the room are 2m by 1.5m, calculate the area of flooring needed.
•           Measuring and calculating the volume of a box
After completing this unit, you will be able to: find the volume of a box, use the correct units of measurement for volume
•           Calculating averages and range
After completing this unit, you will be able to: calculate the mean average for up to ten items of data, calculate the range of up to ten items of data
•           Estimating amounts and using reverse operations
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Estimate amounts to carry out quick calculations, Use reverse operations to check answers, Use estimation to check answers.
•           Pounds and pence
After completing this unit, you will be able to: write pounds as pence, write pence as pounds, round off amounts of money to the nearest pound and pence
•           Percentages
After completing this unit, you will be able to: find a percentage of a given quantity, work out percentage rise and reduction,
•           Converting metric units
After completing this unit, you will be able to: convert between metres, centimetres and millimetres, convert between grams and kilograms
•           Measuring length in metric units and reading scales
After completing this unit, you will be able to: measure lines in centimetres and millimetres, read scales accurately in everyday units
•           Using scale to calculate measurements
After completing this unit, you will be able to: use simple scales to work out actual measurements from measurements on maps or scale diagrams, use simple scales to convert actual measurements to measurements on maps or scale diagrams
•           Adding and subtracting whole numbers
After completing this unit, you will be able to: add whole numbers up to five figures, subtract whole numbers with and without borrowing
•           Ordering and recognising numbers
After completing this unit, you will be able to: order numbers, write numbers up to seven place values in words and figures
•           AoN worked example
The college management has become concerned about the facilities available to staff and students travelling into college. They are interested in car parking, cycle parks, motor cycle parks, provision of bus passes etc. You have been asked to produce a short report on the transport habits of the college personnel for the newly established Transport Working Party.
•           AoN assignment: Designing a space
A decision has been made to give your group a base Room in which students will be able to work, come together and relax between lessons as well as in the morning and after classes. You have been asked to come up with a practical design to meet the needs of your classmates and you.
•           Understanding and converting time
After completing this unit, you will be able to: work out time difference, use timetables, convert hours into minutes, convert hours and minutes into minutes
•           Appropriate accuracy
When you are answering a question you need to think about how accurate you need to be in your answer. Unfortunately there are no definite rules here and it's down to your own , amazingly good , common sense.
•           Calculating volume of cubes, cylinders, prisms and composite shapes
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Calculate the volume of a cuboid. Calculate the volume of a cylinder. Calculate the volume of a triangular prism. Calculate the volume of composite shapes.
•           Calculating area of circles and composite shapes
After completing this unit, you will be able to: calculate the area of a circle, calculate the area of composite shapes
•           Converting between fractions, percentages and decimals
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages, Evaluate one number as a fraction or percentage of another
•           Currency conversion
Use the exchange rate table below, which shows how much of the local currency you can buy with one Pound Sterling ( £1 ) , to sort out the problems on the next page.
•           Displaying data in pie charts
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Know when to use pie charts, Read and interpret information from a pie chart, Construct a pie chart.
•           Displaying data in scatter diagrams
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Draw a scatter diagram, Identify positive or negative correlation, Draw a line of best fit, Use a line of best fit to predict results.
•           Formulae in words and symbols
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Use formulae expressed in words, Use formulae expressed in symbols
•           Understanding mean, median and mode
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Find the mean, median and mode, Use the mean, median and mode to compare two sets of data, Find the range and use it to describe the spread within two sets of data
•           Measuring distance
Use the signposts at the bottom of the page to put the correct distance in miles to these towns.
•           Converting between Imperial and Metric measurements
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Convert from Metric measurements to Imperial equivalents, Convert from Imperial measurements to Metric equivalents.
•           Negative numbers
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Put negative and positive numbers in order of size, Add to and subtract from negative numbers, Calculate the difference between numbers, including negative numbers.
•           Ratio and proportion
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Write proportions as a ratio, Write ratios in their simplest form, Write ratios in common units, Divide amounts in given ratios.
•           Using scale
We use scales for maps, plans and models. We can also use scaling to increase or decrease the amounts of ingredients in a recipe.
•           Using upper and lower limits
After completing this unit, you will be able to: Use upper and lower limits to determine the boundaries of an answer.
•           Accuracy estimating
After completing this unit you should be able to: decide on an appropriate degree of accuracy for a measurement, estimate the answer to a calculation, estimate areas and volumes
•           Compound units
After completing this unit you should be able to: Calculate measurements which involve compound units
•           AoN exam practice questions
Exam Practise questions e.g: Collette needs 5 m of fabric to make curtains and cushions, plus 5% extra for her hems and seams. How much fabric should she buy?
•           Pythagoras' trigonometry
After completing this unit you should be able to: use Pythagoras theorem to find one missing side in a right-angled triangle, use sin, cos, tan to find an unknown side in a right-angled triangle, use sin, cos, tan to find an unknown angle in a right-angled triangle
•           Pythagoras' theorem
After completing this unit you should be able to; Use Pythagoras theorem to find one missing side in a right-angled triangle
•           Using scale in a map or plan
After completing this unit you should be able to: Convert length, area and volume measurements from a scale drawing back to the original and vice versa, Choose a suitable scale for a map or plan
•           Simultaneous equations
After completing this unit you should be able to: solve two straight line equations to find two unknown values, use graphs to solve two straight line equations to find two unknown values
•           Standard form numbers and ordinary numbers
After completing this unit you should be able to: write ordinary numbers in standard form, write standard form as an ordinary number, use a calculator to do calculations involving standard form numbers
•           Numeracy problems
This section is designed to let you have a go at some everyday numeracy problems that you might come across. Work through the section to help you get an idea of what you already know and which areas you feel you need more practice with. You will probably surprise yourself and find that you know more than you think.
•           Mental arithmetic
There are many instances in everyday life when you need to be able to calculate mentally. Checking change when shopping, estimating journey times so as not to be late for appointments and measurements of various kinds, often have to be carried out quickly and need to be easily worked out in your head.
•           Fractions
In this section you will: Look at where fractions appear in everyday life, Discover what fractions really mean and Practise working with fractions
•           Decimals
What you will learn in this section: What decimals are all about, What place value means, How to change between decimals and fractions, How to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals, How to round a number up or down to a required number of decimal places
•           The Metric System
The metric system of measuring was devised around 1800 in France. It took a team of seven engineers more than seven years to complete. The basic unit used for measuring length is a metre. The metre was originally calculated as one ten-millionth of the distance from the North Pole to the equator on the meridian through Paris. The actual distance was measured from Dunkirk to Barcelona.
•           Ratio and proportion
Ratios are a useful way of measuring out parts, or ingredients, that are mixed together in different quantities, eg If you have to mix concrete to carry out some repairs to your garage, you would mix 1 part of cement with 3 parts of sand. It doesn't matter how much, or how little concrete you actually need, that will depend on the size of the repair. The important point is that you mix the ingredients in the right proportions to make effective concrete. This is called the ratio and in the example of mixing concrete, the ratio of cement to sand is written as 1 : 3.
•           Budgeting
No matter the size of income, many people have problems organising and keeping account of their money. Working out a budget is one way of keeping track of spending and noticing where the money goes.
•           Statistics
We live in an Information Age, where statistics on a wide range of subjects such as unemployment, spending, inflation, and crime are often presented in the form of graphs or charts. Just pick up a newspaper and you are most likely to find some examples. Charts in holiday brochures give the average number of hours of sunshine and the amount of rainfall in different locations around the world to help you decide on your holiday.
•           Business Level 1
The Cambridge area has a reputation for low unemployment rates and for expertise in the area of high-tech industries. You are to investigate these areas for Cambridge City.
•           Business Level 2
The Cambridge area has a reputation for low unemployment rates and for expertise in the area of high-tech industries. You are to compare information about the area to national figures and to those for the Newcastle area. Information you need to work with is available from www.newcastle.gov.uk and from www.cambridge.gov.uk.
•           Catering: Opening a Bistro
You are the Manager of The Dragon Bistro which is going to open in four weeks' time. At the moment, the staffing consists of you as the chef and an assistant. The assistant will have to work as a waiter as well as in the kitchen. Task 1: Design and write an advertisement that can be used in the local newspaper and as a leaflet to hand out in the town centre. Task 2: Decide how the decor of the bistro and the staff uniforms will look. To help, you could look for pictures from catering magazines and from catering design specialists on the internet. Make up a picture together with a brief description explaining what is good about the design.
•           Catering: Staffing a new restaurant
You are the Manager of The Dragon Bistro which has recently opened but requires an increase in staff. You are to liaise with the local newspaper to plan and cost an advertisement to recruit more people. Your business plan involves an increase in staffing within 6 months of opening to include a junior chef and a waiter/waitress.
•           Catering: Conducting customer survey
You are going to conduct a market survey of the cafes in Bridgwater. Planning Stage - Research Stage - Investigation Stage - Evaluation Stage.
•           Brickwork: Displaying data in bar charts
A bar chart is a method of displaying information, which we have gathered. The information is presented using the parallel bars
•           Brickwork: Calculating areas
A building drawing is a means of communication. It gives information to all persons involved in the process of the construction - whether it be the Bricklayer, Joiner, Electrician etc, ALL the building team need to have access to the DRAWING and be able to understand it!
•           Brickwork: Calculating quantities
If we know how to obtain dimensions / sizes to calculate the area (m2) of a wall (rectangle) - we need to be able to convert the m and the m2 into a quantity of bricks.
•           Brickwork: Calculating quantities
Well, we have looked at calculating quantities of bricks; but we also need to consider another important building material commonly used by the Bricklayer. BLOCKS. If you are not familiar with blocks, go and ask to see one!
•           Brickwork: Calculating rates of work
Prestige Design & Build, employ three Bricklayers. Each work 40 hours per week - and have a different rate / pace of working and laying bricks
•           Brickwork: Data collection
If you collect a lot of data, for example the types of bricks and their costs over a two year period. You might find that you need to organise and note down your results carefully so that you have all the information to hand when you need to analyse it later. To do this you would design your data collection sheet and add information to it as you gathered the data you needed.
•           Brickwork: Interpreting line graphs
Each point on a line graph represents two values. One is the value along the horizontal axis (x axis) and the other is along the vertical axis (y axis).
•           Brickwork: Using line graphs
A line graph is a way of showing information. To create a line graph, we mark the points we need onto a graph sheet, and join the points with a straight line. We often use line graphs to show trends; how things change. For example: how sales of an item change from week to week, how temperature changes during the day, and preferences in bricks.
•           Brickwork: Mean, Median, Mode and Range
This material was developed by the KSSP and HMP Liverpool as part of their Key Skills Support Programme development project. Let's have a look at four types of average: The mean, median, mode and range.
•           Brickwork: Percentages
This material was developed by the KSSP and HMP Liverpool as part of their Key Skills Support Programme development project. Percentage: The word Percentage means part of or fraction.
•           Brickwork: Pie charts
A pie chart is simply a circle, which is divided into parts to identify shares of the circle. The bigger the share, then the bigger the part of the circle given to that share. You can use a pie chart to show percentages; for example how a budget is spent, or how much time you spend on different task
•           Brickwork: Quantities of Facing and Common Brick
This material was developed by the KSSP and HMP Liverpool as part of their Key Skills Support Programme development project. When building a 1 Brick thick wall, the bricks on the face of the wall need to be of a good quality, and they are called Facing Brick. On the reverse (the back) of the wall, the bricks can be of a lesser quality, (if they are not to be seen) and they are called Common Brick.
•           Brickwork: Reports
The purpose of reports. A report is usually a statement of facts and ideas presented for the attention of someone seeking information so that decisions can be taken. Reports can vary considerably. One type could be an elaborate and costly report like those issued by committees set up by the Government. At the other end of the scale may be a simple report, which has to be completed by someone as part of their routine work.
•           Scales
Another method, which may be used to obtain dimensions from a drawing is to use a SCALE RULE. The scale rule is used in the production of drawings.
•           Brickwork: Block plans
BLOCK PLANS - Usually drawn to a scale of 1:1250 or 1:2500. They show the location of the building in relationship to the surrounding area / buildings
•           Brickwork: Using measurements
This material was developed by the KSSP and HMP Liverpool as part of their Key Skills Support Programme development project. Using Measurements: Compare the following enlarged diagrams to your ruler / tape measure.
•           Getting to Know your Industry
This assignment was developed by the Engineering and Marine Training Agency for trainees within the sector. It is bigger than other example assignments and shows how an assignment can fit into the overall process of self-assessment, learning, and checking key skills learning from the trainee's point of view. The assignment is linked to the Basic Engineering Competences: Industrial Studies Unit but the approach could be adapted to fit most other sectors.
•           Explosive power
Place your feet close to a wall, with your hand stretched up, at this point, make a chalk mark. Jump up and mark the wall again at your highest point, then measure the two marks. Measurements are in inches, an example is a woman aged 45 measures a distance of 15 inches between her starting and jumping line, this would place her in the good category.
•           Speed chart
The measurements are in meters, if you need to convert into yards, divide the figure by 0.91. Remember to warm up and stretch prior to the test. Have a spotter gauge your distance and record all distances. Use markers every 2 meters after the first 15 meters or so, depending on your level of fitness, this will aid your spotter to record your distance.
•           Construction: Workbook
Welcome to the part of your course that will help you brush up on the number skills you are most likely to need in the construction trades.
•           Cooking Activity
This assignment is designed for Early Years Care and Education candidates on Modern Apprenticeship and National Traineeship programmes working/ training in childcare settings. It was drawn up by Triangle Training internal verifiers, assessors and workplace managers at a training workshop. The assignment should be carried out in the workplace and should benefit both the nursery and the trainee. Undertaking this assignment should make candidates aware of the importance of planning activities well in advance. This will ensure that they get the best out of the activities for the children, thus enhancing the childcare setting in which they are working.
•           Organising a Photographer
This assignment is designed for Early Years Care and Education candidates on Modern Apprenticeship and National Traineeship programmes working/training in childcare settings. It was drawn up by Triangle Training internal verifiers, assessors and workplace managers at a training workshop. The assignment is intended to be undertaken in the workplace and to benefit both the nursery and the trainee. It has been designed for candidates who do not have access to a computer but could be extended for those who do.
•           Estimating Length
Look at the measurements below and decide how big you think they are. Have a go at drawing how long you think they are. Don't worry about whether you know the answer - just have a go! It doesn't matter if you get them wrong. The important thing is to have a guess.
•           The Spiky Profile
Appendix 2 The spiky profile. Core Curriculum Literacy and Numeracy.
•           Integrate Communication L3 and Physics
Develop materials to integrate Communication Level 3 Key Skills into the Physics syllabus at AS level.
•           AOFN Assignment
You will have by now received training on heating systems as part of you 1st year training and will also have an understanding of heat loss calculations. As part of your key skills you should have developed your report writing skills and graphical presentation skills.
•           Risk Assessment project
This assignment asks you to observe and record working practices and site conditions and put together a risk assessment. You will produce a report to your trainer / assessor outlining risks and detailing suggestions for improvements with regard to health and safety within the site you have been working on.
•           Assignment pack: Communication and AoN L1
We confirm the evidence generated, presented and judged within these units is: authentic and has been assessed in relation to the specified conditions and contexts as outlined in the assessment specification of the key skills units Communication and Application of Number at Level 1.
•           Assignment pack: Communication and AoN L1
We confirm the evidence generated, presented and judged within these units is: authentic and has been assessed in relation to the specified conditions and contexts as outlined in the assessment specification of the key skills units Communication and Application of Number at Level 1.
•           Displaying Data
It is easier to understand numerical data if it is presented in a pictorial or diagrammatical form. This can be by a pictogram, a bar chart, a line graph or a box and whisker diagram.
•           Handling Data
In unit 1 we looked at collecting data. This can be from a questionnaire, by observation, through sampling, by doing an experiment or from a census.
•           Pie Charts
A pie chart is a circular diagram that is divided into sectors (slices) whose angles (or areas) represent each part of the whole data.
•           Plotting a Graph
Look at these figures. They show the fuel bills for a Mr Smith's large house for each quarter over a three-year period. If we plotted a graph to show these figures we would get the diagram below. Each quarter is plotted at the mid-point of the period they represent (mid February, mid May, mid August and mid November).
•           Child Care Day Trip Activity
You will need to research a suitable outing for your School or Nursery. You will choose a suitable venue, decide on the most appropriate form of travel, looking at the time taken and the time available to you for this outing. You will need look at the support you will need both in numbers of personnel available and ratios of adults to children.
•           Health and Safety assessment activity
You will carry out a health and safety assessment within your working environment. Following the assessment you will be expected to write a formal report identifying the needs for health and safety monitoring, and examine statistics from your workplace to emphasis those needs.
•           Plan and Office project
You will need to research the requirements of your dream office. You will need to take into account all Health and Safety aspects in this plan. You will be given a dream budget and a realistic budget and you will compare and contrast all aspects of this planning including the cost of furniture and equipment.
•           Building Extension Assignment
The aim of this assignment is to allow you the opportunity to apply the skills learned on your construction course to a project that you follow through from beginning to end. It will also enable you to cover all the components from the main Key Skills of Application of Number and Communication.
•           Kitchen Fitting Skills
The aim of this assignment is to allow you the opportunity to apply the skills learned on your construction course to a project that you follow through from beginning to end. It will also enable you to cover all the components from the main Key Skills of Application of Number and Communication.
•           Art History Assignment
This activity requires you to prepare a database to collate, store and present a range of data on a period of art history of your choice. You will need to establish a database with suitable fields and research the information to be entered. You will then be able to demonstrate how your database can be used to report on different aspects of your chosen topic.
•           Furniture Cutting List
This activity requires you to prepare a cutting list and appropriate illustrations or drawings for a design subject. You will need to carry out some research, collate your details of materials and measurements in a table, and produce a final document with suitable formatting and layout.
•           Garment Costing Assignment
This activity requires you to prepare a costing and a set of pre-production notes for a garment, and present it in a form that is suitable for presentation to a buyer. You will need to carry out some research, prepare any numerical information, and produce a final document with suitable formatting and layout.
•           Application of Number challenge: a card-sorting exercise to help learners extract information from tables, charts, graphs and diagrams
Application of Number challenge: a card-sorting exercise to help learners extract information from tables, charts, graphs and diagrams
•           Application of Number challenge: an exercise in marking another learner's work to help to concentrate on detail, make accurate observations and note differences or inaccuracies.
Application of Number challenge: an exercise in marking another learner's work to help to concentrate on detail, make accurate observations and note differences or inaccuracies.
•           Application of Number challenge: helping learners to understand terminology needed to move from Entry level 3 to Level 1, through a competitive game
Application of Number challenge: helping learners to understand terminology needed to move from Entry level 3 to Level 1, through a competitive game
•           Application of Number challenge; identifying which calculation needs to be made to achieve the correct result and recognising a variety of methods for carrying out calculations
Application of Number challenge; identifying which calculation needs to be made to achieve the correct result and recognising a variety of methods for carrying out calculations
•           Application of Number challenge: adding and subtracting whole numbers and decimals to two decimal places with accuracy and without a calculator
Application of Number challenge: adding and subtracting whole numbers and decimals to two decimal places with accuracy and without a calculator
•           Application of Number Challenge: helping learners to identify likely answers to calculations
Application of Number Challenge: helping learners to identify likely answers to calculations, rounding large numbers and using the results to estimate the answer to a calculation
•           Application of Number challenge: calculating simple fractional amounts with a game of 'fraction dominoes'
Application of Number challenge: calculating simple fractional amounts with a game of 'fraction dominoes'
•           Application of Number challenge: multiplying whole numbers with a game of 'bingo times'
Application of Number challenge: multiplying whole numbers with a game of 'bingo times'
•           Application of Number challenge: calculating simple percentages of amounts with 'follow me' percentages
Application of Number challenge: calculating simple percentages of amounts with 'follow me' percentages
•           Application of Number challenge: understanding the concept of data handling
Application of Number challenge: understanding the concept of data handling; building on the skills of recognition developed at Entry level 3 to move into collecting and handling small sets of data
•           Application of Number challenge: understanding scaling with a card-sorting task
Application of Number challenge: understanding scaling with a card-sorting task
•           Application of Number challenge: understanding and using ratios
Application of Number challenge: understanding and using ratios
•           Application of Number challenge: presenting information in an appropriate way
Application of Number challenge: presenting information in an appropriate way, using a card-sorting approach
•           Application of Number challenge: calculating areas of rectangular spaces
Application of Number challenge: calculating areas of rectangular spaces and identifying which units need to be used to present results
•           Application of Number challenge; describing and explaining results
Application of Number challenge; describing and explaining results
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 2
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 1
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 2 (1 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 2 (1 of 2)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 2 (2 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 2 (2 of 2)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 3
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 3
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 3
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 3
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 4
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 4
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 5
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 5
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 6 (1 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 6 (1 of 2)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 7 (1 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 7 (1 of 2)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 7 (1 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 7 (1 of 2)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 8 (1 of 5)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 8 (1 of 5)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 8 (2 of 5)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 8 (2 of 5)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 8 (3 of 5)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 8 (3 of 5)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 8 (4 of 5)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 8 (4 of 5)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 9
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 9
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 10
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 10
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 11
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 11
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 12 (1 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 12 (1 of 2)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 12 (2 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 12 (2 of 2)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 14
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 13
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 14 (1 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 14 (1 of 2)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 14 (2 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 14 (2 of 2)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 15 (1 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 15 (1 of 2)
•           Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 15 (2 of 2)
Appendix to Application of Number Challenge 15 (2 of 2)
•           Key Skills Communication Worksheet - Calculating Averages
Key Skills Communication worksheet about preparing a checklist
•           Key Skills Communication Worksheet - Frequency Tables
Key Skills Communication worksheet about writing a memorandum
•           Key Skills Communication Worksheet - Pie Charts
Key Skills Communication worksheet on how to write a letter of application
•           Key Skills Communication Worksheet - Bar Charts
Key Skills Communication worksheet on how to write an effective CV
•           Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet - Line Graphs
Key Skills Application of Number worksheet on how to check your answers when carrying out numerical calculations
•           Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet - Histograms
Key Skills Application of Number worksheet on how to estimate numbers and round them up or down
•           Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet - Volume
Key Skills Application of Number worksheet on how to construct a frequency table
•           Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet - Working with Fractions
Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet on how to draw a pie chart
•           Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet - Working with Decimals
Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet on how to draw a bar chart
•           Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet - Scale Drawings
Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet on how to draw a histogram
•           Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet - Reading a Scale
Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet on how to calculate perimeters and areas of shape objects
•           Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet - Data Collection Sheet
Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet on calculating volume in different shapes
•           Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet - Drawing a Flow Chart
Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet on multiplying, adding and subtracting fractions
•           Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet - Drawing a Diagram
Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet on adding, subtracting and multiplying decimals
•           Multiplying Up Quantities
Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet on how to understand and simplify ratios
•           Application Rates
Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet on converting length measurements from imperial to metric units
•           Profit and Loss
Key Skills Application of Number Worksheet on how to draw using scale
•           Planning your marketing strategy
Context for development - A large college of Further Education in Hertfordshire, spread across four main campuses. The college has approximately 3000 full-time students and over 16000 part-timers. There is a broad curriculum offer covering a range of vocational courses and A/AS subjects.
•           Refurbishing a Gym
The Wider Key Skills Action Research project (June 2001 to December 2002) was managed by the Learning and Skills Development Agency (LSDA) and funded by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) through the Key Skills Support Programme (KSSP). The overall aim was to support, evaluate and disseminate findings from action research conducted by fifteen teachers in schools and colleges, so as to deepen understanding of effective practice in developing the wider key skills of working with others, improving own learning and performance and problem solving.
•           Exemplar Test: Key Skills - Level 1 Application of Number
Exemplar Test: Key Skills - Level 1 Application of Number
•           Exemplar Test: Key Skills - Level 2 Application of Number
Exemplar Test: Key Skills - Level 2 Application of Number
•           Exemplar Test: Key Skills - Level 3 Application of Number
Exemplar Test: Key Skills - Level 3 Application of Number
•           Phased Implementation (Series 2) Application of Numbers Level One, Test Version A
Key Skills Development Project - Phased Implementation (Series 2) Application of Numbers Level One, Test Version A
•           Phased Implementation (Series 2) Application of Numbers Level 2, Test Version C
Key Skills Development Project - Phased Implementation (Series 2) Application of Numbers Level 2, Test Version C
•           Fractions Lesson 'chocolate cake' activity sheet
Fractions lesson 'chocolate cake' activity sheet.
•           Shape and space design project
The shampoo bottle provided is being adopted by Flashotel, an expensive and exclusive chain of hotels. The management think that the presentation will be greatly improved were the bottles to be boxed in an additional carton bearing the hotel logo.


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K. SUNDARAMA IYER speaks about Swami Vivekananda …………… I MUST first mention the name of Mr. M.C. Alasinga Perumal, late headmaster of the High School attached to Pacheyappa's College. From the time when the Swami first came to Madras in December 1892 after his visit to Kanyakumari and Rameswaram, he attached himself with adoring love and never-failing enthusiasm to the Swami's person and to his ministry in the world in all its phases and details — an adhesion and service to the Great Master which, to me at least, has always seemed a thing of beauty and brought to me a consolation and joy in many a dark hour of my heart's sinkings. That our degenerate Hindu society could still produce one who had in his nature so pure and perfect a passion of reverence and tender affection towards the Swami's prophetic soul was to me a discovery, and I have seen nothing like it in this southern peninsula at least of the Indian continent. He was the life and soul of the work of all kinds

Childhood of Swamiji

Swami Vivekananda, the great soul loved and revered in East and West alike as the rejuvenator of Hinduism in India and the preacher of its eternal truths abroad, was born at 6:33, a few minutes before sunrise, on Monday, January 12, 1863. It was the day of the great Hindu festival Makarasamkranti, when special worship is offered to the Ganga by millions of devotees. Thus the future Vivekananda first drew breath when the air above the sacred river not far from the house was reverberating with the prayers, worship, and religious music of thousands of Hindu men and women. Before Vivekananda was born, his mother, like many other pious Hindu mothers, had observed religious vows, fasted, and prayed so that she might be blessed with a son who would do honour to the family. She requested a relative who was living in Varanasi to offer special worship to the Vireswara Siva of that holy place and seek His blessings; for Siva, the great god of renunciation, dominated her thought. One night she d