M1: Number

Rounding to a desired degree of accuracy means making a number simpler but keeping its value very close to what it was. The result is not exact, but is easier to manage and use.

A fraction is part of a whole and is shown by writing one whole number above another.

Indices are used to show numbers that have been multiplied by themselves. They can be used instead of the roots such as the square root.

The multiples of a number are the values in that number's times table. A factor is an integer (whole number) that will divide exactly into another number

The order of operations is a collection of rules that gives the correct sequence of steps in a calculation.

Percentages are used in everyday life, for example, calculating discounts during sales and interest rates at banks. Knowing how to find and use percentages is an important skill.

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