It is really important that you have a strong grasp of all the prior knowledge needed to be successful in MS. Here are some resources that can be used to help you review these topics. Spend some time each day you do not have math on these tasks. Twenty minutes of practice (daily) will make a huge difference!
Prior Learning |
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OperationsBasic use of the four operations of arithmetic, using integers, decimals and fractions, including order of operations.
Resources: Order of operations practice Multiplication and Division problems Multiplying and dividing decimals - notes |
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Ratio, Percentage, proportion
What is your definition of beauty? Artists have been using the concept of the Golden Ratio for a very long time as they found its proportions to define perfection. Do you agree?
Here are some notes on ratios, percentages and proportions problems:
Unit conversions
We will work with the SI (Systeme International) units and other basic units of measurement. The SI is the modern form of the metric system and is the most widely used system of measurement. For example, metre (m), kilogram (kg), second (s), litre (l), meter per second (m s–1) .
A simple diagram to illustrate unit conversions:
Metric units and conversions - Practice converting metric units with these 20 questions.
Algebraic Expressions
Practice substituting numbers for the letters in a formula. Start with the notes and practice questions on substitution, then work on the exercises.
Practice using Equations, Formulae and Identities. Go over the worked solutions and examples before trying to answer the practice questions in each section.
Practice using Equations, Formulae and Identities. Go over the worked solutions and examples before trying to answer the practice questions in each section.