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Course Curriculum of Functional Skills Maths Bundle Course 01: Functional Skills Maths at QLS Level 2 Module 01: Integers ( Directed Numbers) Module 02: Factors And Multiples Module 03: Fractions Module 04: Simplification Rule : BODMAS Module 05: Decimal Numbers Module 06: Rational Numbers Module 07: Approximation Module 08: Estimation And Scientific Notation Or Standard Form Module 09: Percentage Module 10: Ratio And Proportion Module 11: Unitary Method And Its Applications Module 12: Profit , Loss, Discount And Tax Course 02: Functional Skills Maths - CPD Certified Section 01: Introduction Section 02: Read, Write, Compare And Order Numbers Of Any Size Section 03: Substitution In Given Formula Section 04: Fractions Section 05: Decimal Numbers Section 06: Percentages Section 07: Equivalence Between Fractions, Decimals And Percentages Section 08: Ratio And Proportion Section 09: Profit & Loss Section 10: Discounts And Taxes Section 11: Simple Interest And Compound Interest Section 12: Money Section 13: Convert Between Metric And Imperial Units Section 14: Compound Measures Including Speed, Density & Rates Of Pay Section 15: Perimeters And Areas Of 2-D Shapes Section 16: Volumes And Surface Areas Of 3-D Shapes Section 17: Scale Drawings Section 18: Statistics Section 19: Probability Section 20 Bonus Section (Time Topic 11 Video Lectures) Course 03: Maths: Grade 9 (Algebra and Analytic Geometry) Section 01: Number Sense And Algebra Introduction to the exponents Multiplying Powers Dividing Powers Why X to the power of Zero = 1 Practice for Zero exponents Formulas for Lowering Powers Power of a Power Algebraic Expressions, Equations and Monomials Combining Like Terms Solving Equations Methods Solving Equations Practice Solving Equations with Fractions Problem Solving What is AutoCAD .NET API? 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The course will also discuss factors and multiples, fractions, ratios and proportions, etc. By the end of the program, you'll have the expertise to get instant solutions to various math problems.  Learning Outcomes Know the various operations on integers Expand your knowledge of factors and multiples Understand how to solve various math equations using the BODMAS rule Become efficient in applying basic operations involving decimals Know about the unitary method and its application Why You Should Choose Functional Skills Maths Training Course Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Qualification Standards certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment, and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential Who is this Course for? The Functional Skills Maths Training is for anyone interested in improving their functional maths skills to live independently. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Functional Skills Maths Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using a Windows computer, Mac, smartphone or tablet, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path This course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. On top of that, the course will enhance your ability to earn an average salary of £52,500 annually.  Functional Skills Maths Training Integers ( Directed Numbers) Lecture 1 Introduction FREE 00:00:00 Lecture 2 Quick glance at number system FREE 00:05:00 Lecture 3 Integers and ordering of integers 00:06:00 Lecture 4 Addition and Subtractions of Integers 00:07:00 Lecture 5 Operations on Integers 00:04:00 Lecture 6 Multiplication and Division of Integers 00:04:00 Lecture 7 Powers of Integers (Exponents) 00:04:00 Factors and Multiples Lecture 8 Complete knowledge about factors and multiples 00:06:00 Lecture 9 Divisibility tests for 2,3,4,5,6 00:07:00 Lecture 10 Divisibility rules 7,8,9,10,11 00:06:00 Lecture 11 Prime Factorization 00:06:00 Lecture 12 Highest Common Factor HCF 00:10:00 Lecture 13 Least Common Multiple LCM FREE 00:16:00 Lecture 14 Relation between LCM and HCF 00:04:00 Fractions Lecture 15 Classification of Fractions 00:04:00 Lecture 16 Convert mixed to improper and improper to mixed fractions 00:03:00 Lecture 17 Equivalent Fractions 00:04:00 Lecture 18 Comparing Fractions after converting to like fractions 00:09:00 Lecture 19 Reducing a fraction to lowest term 00:03:00 Lecture 20 Addition and subtraction OF fractions 00:08:00 Lecture 21 Multiplication and division of fractions 00:11:00 Lecture 22 Word problems on fractions 00:16:00 Simplification Rule : BODMAS Lecture 23 BODMAS and rules to remove brackets 00:03:00 Lecture 24 Simplify expressions using BODMAS rules 00:05:00 Lecture 25 Simplify expressions involving fractions using BODMAS 00:07:00 Decimal numbers Lecture 26 Decimal numbers in relation to fractions 00:08:00 Lecture 27 Like and unlike Decimals 00:05:00 Lecture 28 Ordering of Decimal numbers 00:10:00 Lecture 29 Addition and subtraction of Decimal 00:07:00 Lecture 30 Multiplication of Decimal 00:03:00 Lecture 31 Division of Decimal 00:00:00 Rational Numbers Lecture 32 Rational number 00:02:00 Lecture 33 Representation of Rational Numbers on Number line 00:04:00 Lecture 34 Determining which fraction is terminating or non terminating 00:05:00 Lecture 35 shortcut method of writing decimal expansion of fraction to decimal 00:08:00 Approximation Lecture 36 Rounding to whole number 00:06:00 Lecture 37 Rounding to required number of decimals (1 d.p. ) 00:05:00 Lecture 38 rounding to significant digits 00:07:00 Lecture 39 Practice question on three methods of approximation 00:05:00 Estimation and Scientific Notation or Standard form Lecture 40 Estimation 00:05:00 Lecture 41 Scientific Notation 00:07:00 Lecture 42 Operation on numbers when they are in scientific notation 00:06:00 Percentage Lecture 43 Percentage to fraction and fraction to percentage 00:06:00 Lecture 44 Percentage of a quantity and conversation to decimal 00:05:00 Lecture 45 Expressing one quantity as percentage of another quantity 00:06:00 Lecture 46 Finding increase decrease percent 00:05:00 Lecture 47 Uses of percentages-Word Problems 00:09:00 Ratio and Proportion Lecture 48 Ratio- How to express as simple ratio 00:09:00 Lecture 49 How to compare Ratios 00:04:00 Lecture 50 Word problems on finding ratios FREE 00:07:00 Lecture 51 To divide a given quantity into a given Ratio 00:11:00 Lecture 52 Proportion 00:04:00 Lecture 53 Practice problems on Proportion 00:00:00 Lecture 54 Continued proportion 00:06:00 Unitary Method and its Applications Lecture 55 Direct Variation ( or proportion) 00:04:00 Lecture 56 Problems based on Direct proportion 00:10:00 Lecture 57 Inverse Variation ( or proportion) 00:10:00 Lecture 58 Multiple Ratios 00:10:00 Profit , Loss, discount and Tax Lecture 59 Basics - Profit and Loss 00:04:00 Lecture 60 More practice problems on Profit & Loss 00:06:00 Lecture 61 Selling price formula and Problems 00:04:00 Lecture 62 Cost price formula and Problems 00:03:00 Lecture 63 Higher problems on Profit and Loss 00:08:00 Lecture 64 Basics - Discount 00:05:00 Lecture 65 Practice problems on Discount 00:04:00 Lecture 66 Tax 00:06:00 Resources Resources - Functional Skills Maths Training 00:00:00

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