Primary School 'KS2 (Key Stage 2) Maths - Fractions, Percentages and Ratio - Ages 7-11' eBook

After studying Primary School 'KS2 (Key Stage 2) Maths – Fractions, Percentages and Ratios - Ages 7-11' eBook your child should be confidently able to:

- understand unit fractions such as one-half, one-third and one-quarter as well as fractions that are several parts of one whole such as two-thirds, three quarters or four-fifths as well as locate them on a number line.

- use fractions as indicators of shapes and quantities.

- understand the notion of equivalent fractions and be able to simplify fractions by cancelling common factors.

- compare and order simple fractions for example by converting them to fractions with a common denominator.

- recognise the equivalence between the decimal and fraction forms of halves, quarters, tenths and hundredths.

- understand that 'percentage' means 'parts per 100', and that it can be used for conversions, comparisons and calculations.

- find the percentages of whole number quantities, using a calculator where appropriate.

- recognise the approximate proportions of a whole and use simple fractions and percentages to describe them, explaining their methods and reasoning.

- solve simple problems involving ratio and direct proportion.

As such it is fully aligned with the UK Governments KS2 (Key Stage 2) national curriculum.

Just remember: 'The more you practice, the better you'll be at maths!' - John Kelliher.