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Calculators

The calculator resources are aimed at children from 8 to 10 and cover calculator input, and the use of calculators for checking calculations and problem solving.

For ages: 8 - 10

Calculator

Use the calculator to solve the problems one step at time. Use the note pad to jot down numbers in between calculations.... more

First used for Objective

Use a calculator to carry out one-step and two-step calculations involving all four operations; recognise negative numbers in the display, correct mistaken entries and interpret the display correctly in the context of money

I can use a calculator to help me solve one-step and two-step problems

Year 4, Block A, Unit 1

For ages: 8 - 10

Calculator Checking

Enter the inverse of a calculation into the calulator to check if it's correct.... more

First used for Objective

Use knowledge of rounding, number operations and inverses to estimate and check calculations

I can estimate and check the result of a calculation

Year 4, Block A, Unit 1

For ages: 8 - 9

Calculator Quiz

Compare the amount of money shown to the displays on the calculator screens. Click the calculator which uses the correct... more

First used for Objective

I know that when I am working with money, 5.4 on a calculator display means £5.40

Year 4, Block A, Unit 3

For ages: 9 - 11

Cup Calculations

Pour all the water and juice into the jug. From the volume of liquid in the jug can you calculate the capacity of one cu... more

First used for Objective

Use a calculator to solve problems, including those involving decimals or fractions (e.g. to find of 150g); interpret the display correctly in the context of measurement

I can use a calculator to solve problems that involve decimal measurements

Year 5, Block D, Unit 1

For ages: 9 - 10

Crazy Cash Register

The cash register is broken - but you still have to add up the cost of the items. Choose whether to work mentally, by wr... more

First used for Objective

Solve one-step and two-step problems involving whole numbers and decimals and all four operations, choosing and using appropriate calculation strategies, including calculator use

I can choose whether to work mentally, or use a written method or a calculator

Year 5, Block A, Unit 2

For ages: 9 - 11

Fraction Snack

Zero G is only allowed to eat a fraction of the raisins. Can you use the calculator to work out exactly how many raisins... more

First used for Objective

Use a calculator to solve problems, including those involving decimals or fractions (e.g. to find of 150 g); interpret the display correctly in the context of measurement

I can use a calculator to find a fraction of a number

Year 5, Block A, Unit 2

For ages: 9 - 10

Pasta Problems

Zero Gravity is at the shops buying some spaghetti. He needs at least one kilogram for dinner but he'd like to have enou... more

First used for Objective

Solve one-step and two-step problems involving whole numbers and decimals and all four operations, choosing and using appropriate calculation strategies, including calculator use

I can decide what calculations to do to solve a problem and how to do them (mental methods, jottings, written methods, calculator)

Year 5, Block D, Unit 2

For ages: 9 - 11

Capacity Problems

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First used for Objective

Use a calculator to solve problems, including those involving decimals or fractions (e.g. to find of 150g); interpret the display correctly in the context of measurement

I make sure units of measurement are the same before I use a calculator to solve problems

Year 5, Block A, Unit 3

For ages: 9 - 11

Area and Perimeter Problems

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First used for Objective

Represent a puzzle or problem by identifying and recording the information or calculations needed to solve it; find possible solutions and confirm them in the context of the problem

- I can split a word problem into steps and work out what calculations to make

Year 5, Block B, Unit 3

For ages: 9 - 11

Crazy Paving

Help Zero Gravity calculate the correct number of paving stones.... more

First used for Objective

Solve multi-step problems, and problems involving fractions, decimals and percentages; choose and use appropriate calculation strategies at each stage, including calculator use

I can solve problems with several steps and decide how to carry out the calculation

Year 6, Block D, Unit 1

For ages: 9 - 11

Souper Market

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First used for Objective

Use a calculator to solve problems involving multi-step calculations

I can use a calculator to solve problems with more than one step

Year 6, Block A, Unit 1

For ages: 10 - 11

Space Cinema Problems

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First used for Objective

Use a calculator to solve problems involving multi-step calculations

I can use a calculator to solve problems with more than one step

Year 6, Block B, Unit 2

For ages: 9 - 10

Fraction to Decimal

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First used for Objective

Use a calculator to solve problems, including those involving decimals or fractions (e.g. find of 150g); interpret the display correctly in the context of measurement

I can use a calculator to find the decimal equivalent of a fraction.

Year 5, Block E, Unit 2