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Calculation Videos
Calculation Videos
See below for a selection of videos demonstrating different methods which we use at WPPA. The contents table below outlines all the videos currently available.
Calculating fractions of an amount
Calculating fractions of an amount
This video demonstrates how to calculate fractions of an amount, using a technique called 'bar modelling' to help show the underpinning mathematics in the question.
Adding Fractions with the Same Denominator
Adding Fractions with the Same Denominator
This video demonstrates how to add fractions with the same denominator, including fractions which are mixed number (e.g. 1 and 2/3).
Subtracting Fractions with the Same Denominator
Subtracting Fractions with the Same Denominator
This video demonstrates how to subtract fractions with the same denominator, including mixed fractions (e.g. 1 and 2/3).
Fractions with different denominatorsAdding and Subtracting Fractions (with different denominators)
Adding and Subtracting Fractions (with different denominators)
This video demonstrates how to add and subtract fractions, when the denominators are different.
Converting Fractions to DecimalsConverting Fractions to Decimals
Converting Fractions to Decimals
This video demonstrates how to convert fractions to decimals.
MultiplicationMultiplying using a formal method
Multiplying using a formal method
This video demonstrates how to multiply more than 1 digit by 1 digit.
Order of Operations (BIDMAS)Order of Operations (Bodmas)
Order of Operations (Bodmas)
This video demonstrates how to solve equations where there is more than one operation.
Short division
Short division
This video demonstrates how to divide using a 'short division' method.
Multiplying several digits by 1 digit
Multiplying several digits by 1 digit
This video demonstrates how to multiply a number by a 1 digit number. The idea can be translated for multiply any number by a 1 digit number.
Adding decimals
Adding decimals
This video demonstrates using compact addition (column method) for adding decimals.
Multiplying and dividing by 10,100,1000
Multiplying and dividing by 10,100,1000
This video demonstrates how to multiply a decimal by 10 or 100 and how to divide a decimal by 10.
Subtracting decimals from whole numbersSubtracting decimals from whole numbers
Subtracting decimals from whole numbers
This video demonstrates how to subtract (take away) decimals from whole numbers.
Percentages of an amountPercentages of an Amount
Percentages of an Amount
This video demonstrates how to find percentages of an amount.
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