Understanding fractions and decimals is an essential skill that supports confident decision-making in everyday life and builds a strong foundation for higher-level math. This comprehensive course begins with an in-depth exploration of common fractions, ensuring you truly grasp what they represent. You will learn to identify the numerator and denominator, read fractions correctly, and use visual models like pie charts to see how parts make up a whole.
The course quickly expands into equivalent fractions, teaching you how to simplify and expand them, and how to use cross-multiplication for quick checks. This leads directly into the critical skills needed for adding and subtracting fractions, where you’ll master finding common denominators and practice renaming fractions for compatibility. We’ll guide you through handling mixed numbers and checking your answers with clear, step-by-step examples.
Next, you will conquer multiplying and dividing fractions. You'll discover the shortcuts for simplifying before you multiply and learn how to use the reciprocal to tackle division problems with ease. Practical, real-life examples—such as budgeting, cooking, or measuring—are used throughout to make these abstract concepts relatable and immediately useful.
To complete your learning journey, this course effectively bridges fractions and decimals. You will learn how to convert between the two formats using place value skills and division, allowing you to choose the most efficient method for any problem. Whether you are planning a budget, managing a project, or helping with homework, the strategies you gain here will make numbers clearer and less intimidating. Join us to develop the skills that will empower you to tackle mathematical challenges with confidence and precision in all aspects of life.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
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Alison offers 2 types of Certificate for completed Certificate courses:
- Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
- Physical Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate
All Certificate are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certificate, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certificate, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Account Settings.