OER Maths Textbook (view)

Units included with this Open Author resource:

Computation

Learning goals:

Students should: 1. demonstrate an understanding of place value; 2. demonstrate computational skills; 3. be aware of the importance of accuracy in computation; 4. appreciate the need for numeracy in everyday life; 5. demonstrate the ability to make estimates fit for purpose.

Keywords:

Numeracy, Computation, Place Value, Estimates

Number Theory

Learning goals:

Students should: 1. understand and appreciate the decimal numeration system; 2. appreciate the development of different numeration systems; 3. demonstrate the ability to use rational approximations of real numbers; 4. demonstrate the ability to use number properties to solve problems; 5. develop the ability to use patterns, trends and investigative skills.

Keywords:

Patterns, Decimal, Rational Approximations, Trends

Consumer Arithmetic

Learning goals:

Students should: 1. develop the ability to perform the calculations required in normal business transactions, and in computing their own budgets; 2. appreciate the need for both accuracy and speed in calculations; 3. appreciate the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of investing money; 4. appreciate that business arithmetic is indispensable in everyday life; 5. demonstrate the ability to use concepts in consumer arithmetic to describe, model and solve real-world problems.

Keywords:

Business, Investment