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Maths: Calculations 1

Aim To look at the rules of calculation and introduce BIDMAS, and to look at the different types of calculators and practice exercises.
Content
  • Multiplication, addition, brackets
  • Subtraction, division
  • Using a calculator
  • BIDMAS rules for calculations
  • Rounding numbers, significant figures
  • Decimal places, scientific notation
  • Identifying common mistakes.
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