Approximations
Outcomes
In this lesson you will learn about:
- Rounding off numbers.
- Estimating answers to calculations.
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In this lesson you will learn about:
This YouTube video explores the concepts of approximations and estimations.
Video 1: How to calculate the area of a parallelogram
Video 2: Examples relating to calculating the area of a parallelogram
Video 3: Common mistakes made when calculating the area of a parallelogram
Note: After watching each video, click on the 'back button' to return to the VLE
Video 1: How to calculate the area of a trapezium
Video 2: Examples pertaining to calculating the area of a trapezium
Video 3: Common mistakes made when calculating the area of a trapezium
Note: Click on the 'back button' after watching each video, in order to return to the VLE
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An elaboration on how to use Newton's second law when dealing with multiple forces, forces in two dimensions, and diagonal forces.
Newton's second law of motion is F = ma, or force is equal to mass times acceleration. Learn how to use the formula to calculate acceleration.
This online activity is a math game on rounding numbers.
This is an online activity that provides you with various exercises on rounding whole numbers.