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Introduction to Number for GCSE(9-1)/IGCSE Mathematics
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Introduction to Number for GCSE(9-1)/IGCSE Mathematics

Understand types of numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages for GCSE and IGCSE Maths
Created byMichael Siva
Last updated 11/2018
English

What you'll learn

  • Identify the different types of numbers
  • How to add/subtract/multiply and divide fractions
  • Convert fractions into decimals
  • Convert decimals(both recurring and non-recurring) into fractions
  • Multiply and divide decimals with ease
  • Change percentage of something into an amount
  • Work out the original price of something given price after discount
  • Calculate percentage increase or decrease

Course content

2 sections12 lectures1h 11m total length
  • Course Overview2:13
  • Number Types4:34
  • Quiz - Number Types
  • Basic Operations - Addition4:45
  • Basic Operations - Subtraction5:01
  • Basic Operations - Multiplication7:41

    Master basic multiplication by practicing long multiplication and mental techniques, learning traditional column methods, the carry rule, and the split-number alternative method with practical examples.

  • Basic Operations - Division8:52
  • Fractions10:11
  • Quiz - Fractions
  • Decimals11:30
  • Quiz - Decimals
  • Percentages6:02
  • Quiz - Percentages
  • Exam Style Question Review10:25
  • End of Course Test
  • Course Summary0:31

Requirements

  • Completed Key Stage 3/Year 9 Maths
  • Be comfortable with basic arithmetic

Description

A good understanding of the Number part of the GCSE/IGCSE syllabus is key to getting a good grade in these exams.  Even though its a significant part of the exam and a foundation for other parts of the syllabus sometimes students struggle with it. Hopefully after taking this free introductory course some of those struggles will be a thing of the past

 This course will teach you how to

  • Recognise the different types of Number
  • Handle fractions with ease
  • Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Apply percentage increase and decrease
  • Tackle GCSE/IGCSE level exam problems in Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Who this course is for:

  • Students studying GCSE or IGCSE Mathematics
  • People who want to improve their understanding of fractions, decimals or percentages