Year 7 · Maths
Use calculators technology for accuracy in Year 7 Maths
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Focus on using a calculator for maths problems. Start with “Change Hours into Minutes Using a Calculator”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 7 learners practise using a calculator for maths problems.
The activities include Change Hours into Minutes Using a Calculator, Change Minutes into Hours Using a Calculator, Compare Fractions by Changing Them to Decimals, and related practice. The checked support below includes teaching, worksheet, video, lesson. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
Activities covered
- Change Hours into Minutes Using a Calculator
- Change Minutes into Hours Using a Calculator
- Compare Fractions by Changing Them to Decimals
- Interpret the Calculator Display
- Use a Calculator to Find Percentages of Numbers
- Use a Calculator to Find Squares and Square Roots
- Use a Calculator to Solve a Variety of Problems
- Use Brackets on a Calculator
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Converting hours to minutes video
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Converting minutes to hours video
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Oak video: Converting Fractions With Technology
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Oak video: Using Your Calculator Efficiently
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Oak video: Powers And Roots Using A Calculator
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Units of Time KS3 walkthrough worksheet
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Oak lesson slides: Converting Fractions With Technology
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Oak lesson slides: Using Your Calculator Efficiently
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Finding Your Way around a Calculator Display Pack
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Oak lesson slides: Finding A Percentage With A Multiplier
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Oak lesson slides: Powers And Roots Using A Calculator
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Transitioning to Year 7 Maths Booklet 1 - Scientific Calculator Skills Guide
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Converting units of time practice
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Oak worksheet: Converting Fractions With Technology
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Compare Fractions by Changing Them to Decimals practice questions
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Oak worksheet: Using Your Calculator Efficiently
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Use of a Calculator Practice Questions
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Percentages of Amounts: Calculator
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Oak worksheet: Powers And Roots Using A Calculator
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Using a Calculator Resource Pack
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