117 prompts matching "Checking a long multiplication by estimating"
Solve BODMAS With Brackets First
I am in Primary 6. I will solve a BODMAS problem with brackets (e.g., (3 + 4) × 5) and tel
Worked Example: Simplifying With BODMAS
I am in Primary 6. Worked example: Show me how to simplify 2 + 3 × (4 – 1) step-by-step us
Worked Example: Square Root of 144
I am in Primary 6. Worked example: Show me how to find √144 by recognising 12 × 12, then a
Worked Example: Adding Unlike Fractions
I am in Primary 6. Worked example: Show me how to add 3/4 + 2/5 by finding a common denomi
Add Two Mixed Numbers
Act as my tutor. I am in Primary 6. Give me two mixed numbers (e.g., 2 3/4 and 1 2/3). Ask
Word Problem: Adding Two Rope Lengths
I am in Primary 6. Let’s solve a word problem: “A rope is 3 1/2 m long. Another is 2 3/4 m
Multiply Two Fractions Together
Act as my tutor. I am in Primary 6. Give me a fraction multiplication problem (e.g., 2/3 ×
Word Problem: Sugar for Three Batches
I am in Primary 6. Let’s solve a word problem: “A recipe needs 3/4 cup of sugar. How much
Worked Example: Finding Two-Thirds of 18
I am in Primary 6. Worked example: Show me how to find 2/3 of 18 by thinking (2/3) × 18 =
Word Problem: Cutting a Ribbon Into Pieces
I am in Primary 6. Let’s solve a word problem: “A ribbon 3/4 m long is cut into pieces eac
Word Problem: Cutting a Ribbon in Metres
I am in Primary 6. Let’s solve a word problem: “A ribbon is 2.35 m long. 1.625 m is cut of
Worked Example: Adding 4.56 and 2.7
I am in Primary 6. Worked example: Show me how to add 4.56 + 2.7 by writing 2.7 as 2.70, t
Multiply Decimals and Place the Point
Act as my tutor. I am in Primary 6. Give me a multiplication problem with decimals (e.g.,
Explain My Decimal Division Method
I am in Primary 6. I will divide a decimal by a decimal and tell you my steps (e.g., multi
Word Problem: Cutting a Rope Into Pieces
I am in Primary 6. Let’s solve a word problem: “A rope 3.6 m long is cut into pieces 0.4 m
Spot My Percentage of Amount Mistake
I am in Primary 6. Find a percentage of an amount for me and divide by the percentage inst
Worked Example: Finding 30 Percent of 150
I am in Primary 6. Worked example: show me how to find 30 per cent of 150 by first finding
Spot My Fraction Decimal Percentage Mistake
I am in Primary 6. Convert a fraction to a percentage for me and multiply by 10 instead of
Word Problem: Percentage of Girls in Class
I am in Primary 6. Let’s solve a word problem: “In a class, 0.65 of the pupils are girls.
Worked Example: Converting 7/20 to a Percentage
I am in Primary 6. Worked example: Show me how to convert 7/20 to a percentage by making t