Numeracy Level 2 - Fractions eLearning Course

Course Overview

By the end of this lesson you will be able to calculate effectively using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages and be able to convert values between each of these.

Ever split a bill while eating at a restaurant, followed a recipe or paid attention to a sport analysing the performance of a particular player or team? These are just a few examples of how fractions are relevant in everyday life.

This lesson focuses on showing learners how to add and subtract simple fractions and mixed numbers, as well as, displaying how to convert and calculate with fractions. Lesson topics include various possibilities when working with fractions such as equivalent fractions, size of fractions, fraction conversion to both percentages and decimals, adding and subtracting fractions. Touching on key words like fractions, equivalent, converting, adding, subtracting and percentages this lesson is ideal to further learners skills and confidence using mathematics.

The use of knowledge check questions throughout the lesson and scenarios based on real-world situations will do just that.

Course Objectives

• Learn how to add and subtract simple fractions and mixed numbers.
• Learn how to convert and calculate with fractions.