Number & Number Process
MTH 4-03c
To run the tutorials simply click on the video you wish to play remembering to pause the video when attempting the questions! You should work through the exercises and homework in a squared jotter to keep all your work together. You should mark every section as soon as you finish it and write down your score.
For certain areas you will need a scientific calculator like the casio fx-85GT PLUS.
Good luck! :)
Skills developed in this module;
- The order of operations
Bronze Level
There are sometimes more than one way to carry out a calculation and unfortunately some ways give us the incorrect answer! The order of operations are very important and in this bronze module we learn when to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Video 16: Outcome 1 - The order of operations. Remember to copy down the worked examples and take notes. These will help you revise and remember!
Next steps...
If you want more questions to practice, try this bronze level homework. To check your answers click here.
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Why don't you try this short assessment under exam conditions to see if you have mastered bronze level? For the answers, click here.
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Silver Level
In this silver module we learn how introducing brackets to an expression can change the order that we complete the calculation.
Video 17: Outcome 1 - The order of operations. Remember to copy down the worked examples and take notes. These will help you revise and remember!
Next steps...
If you want more practice try this silver homework. To check your answers click here.
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Try this assessment under exam conditions to check your progress! For the answers, click here.
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Gold Level
At gold level we calculate powers and roots while adding more steps to our calculations.
Video 18: Outcome 1 - The order of operations. Remember to copy down the worked examples and take notes. These will help you revise and remember!
Next steps...
For vital practice, try this gold homework. To check your answers click here.
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Get someone at home to time you sitting this assessment under exam conditions. For the answers, click here.
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SQA Pastpaper Questions with video solutions
Once you have mastered the skills, why not try these past exam questions? Click on each question to play the video. Pause it when prompted to do so and have a go yourself first. When you've finished check the solution.
These exam questions provide a recap of substitution but also provide ample practice of the Order of Operations.
Intermediate 1 SQA Pastpaper Questions...
- 2015 Paper 1 Question 6
- 2015 Paper 1 Question 10
- 2014 Paper 1 Question 9
- 2013 Paper 1 Question 9
- 2013 Paper 2 Question 10
- 2012 Paper 2 Question 3
- 2010 Paper 1 Question 7
- 2009 Paper 1 Question 6
- 2008 Paper 1 Question 9
- 2008 Paper 2 Question 12
- 2007 Paper 1 Question 9
- 2006 Paper 1 Question 9
- 2005 Paper 2 Question 12
- 2004 Paper 1 Question 10
- 2003 Paper 2 Question 8
- 2002 Paper 1 Question 10
- 2001 Paper 1 Question 10
Congratulations!
You have completed this module - well done! Remember to go back and redo any areas of weakness, that's how we improve. If you are happy with all areas, go back to the main menu and pick another topic to practice!
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