M2: Number
Module 2 (M2) - Number - Fractions
Fractions are used commonly in everyday life. For example, sale prices at 1/3 off, or recipes using 1/2 a tablespoon of an ingredient.
Module 2 (M2) - Number - Indices
Indices are used to show numbers that have been multiplied by themselves. They can be used instead of the roots. Indices make complex calculations that involve powers easier
Module 2 (M2) - Number - Multiples and factors
A common factor is a factor that is shared by two or more numbers while a common multiple is a number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.
Module 2 (M2) - Number - Repeated proportional change
When a value is being increased or decreased by the same percentage over regular intervals it is known as repeated proportional change
Module 2 (M2) - Number - Significant figures
The digit in a number which best indicates its size is known as the ‘first significant figure’.It is always the first non-zero digit in the number.
Module 2 (M2) - Number - Working with money
A knowledge of how to work with money is needed for all jobs from calculating wages to working out interest on loans. It also helps understand bank statements and savings
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