Green Bridge Learning Resource For Applying Number

Overview

Mathematics gains its power when applied to real situations. Whether you are converting currencies for a holiday, calculating how long a journey takes, or working out how much paint to buy, you need fluent number skills combined with knowledge of units.

This topic covers practical calculations with units of mass, length, area, volume and capacity, time arithmetic including the 24-hour clock, and money problems involving currency exchange. These skills appear across both papers and connect to almost every other topic in the specification.

Lesson Evaluation

Congratulations on completing the lesson on Applying Number. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.

You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.

How many centimetres are in 4.7 metres? A) 47 B) 470 C) 4700 D) 0.47 Answer: B
A film starts at 19:45 and lasts 2 hours 30 minutes. When does it finish? A) 21:15 B) 22:15 C) 21:45 D) 22:45 Answer: B
The exchange rate is 1 GBP = 1.20 EUR. How much is 50 EUR in GBP? A) 60 B) 40 C) 41.67 D) 42.50 Answer: C
How many ml are in 3.5 litres? A) 35 B) 350 C) 3500 D) 35 000 Answer: C
A box has a capacity of 2 m cubed. How many cm cubed is this? A) 200 B) 20 000 C) 200 000 D) 2 000 000 Answer: D