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In this video tutorial, learners are introduced to conversions in the metric system involving the millimetre, centimetre and metre.

The instructor narrating the video uses the “factor label” method, which involves the application of conversion factors expressed as fractions.

He gives learners tips for placement of the decimal in metric conversions.

Added: 2012-06-19

52. Metric Conversions - Practice [Video - 5:58] (2011)

Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials

This video tutorial gives learners a chance to practise converting measurements in the metric system.

The tutorial includes three conversion problems that can be solved by using the factor label method, which involves the application of conversion factors expressed as fractions. The problems use millimetres, centimetres and metres.

Learners are asked to pause the video while they work out the conversions on their own, then restart it to see the instructor’s solutions.

Added: 2012-06-19

53. Mixed & Improper Fractions - Concept [Video – 12:50] (2011)

Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials

This video tutorial introduces the concept of mixed and improper fractions in math. A mixed fraction is one that contains both a whole number and a fraction, while an improper fraction is one in which the numerator is larger than the denominator.

The instructor offers step-by-step instructions for converting a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, and vice versa.

Added: 2012-03-28

54. Mixed & Improper Fractions - Practice [Video – 5:45] (2011)

Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials

This math video tutorial offers learners a chance to practise converting between mixed and improper fractions.

The tutorial includes three examples of mixed and improper fractions. Learners can pause the video while they work out the conversions on their own, then restart it to see the instructor’s solutions.

The examples get progressively more challenging.

Added: 2012-03-28

55. Money Math (2009)

Series: Everyday Math Skills

Authors: Lisa Campbell, NWT Literacy Council

Money Math is one of three workbooks in the NWT Literacy Council's Everyday Math Skills series. It can be used in conjunction with the math booklet, Simply Math. Money Math is designed to help adult learners with math and is written in plain language. It is divided into three sections, each covering a variety of math concepts, followed by worksheets and a review page.

Section one includes personal finances, and setting up a budget. Section two is on saving money and compound interest. Section three covers consumer math and helps students learn to calculate discounts, tips, gas consumption and cell phone options.

Added: 2010-01-13

56. The Next Step: Mathematics Applications for Adults - Book 14012 (2003)

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Series: The Next Step

The Book 14012 section of the "Next Step" manual for adults demonstrates the mathematics applications for Whole Numbers (Number/Word Recognition, Place Value, Counting, Addition, Subtraction) and Measurement (Time, Money, Temperature).

Added: 2003-08-08

57. The Next Step: Mathematics Applications for Adults - Book 14013 (2003)

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The Book 14013 section of the "Next Step" manual for adults demonstrates the mathematics applications for Whole Numbers (Number/Word Recognition, Place Value, Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Word Problems with Whole Numbers, Fractions) and Measurement (Time, Money, Metric Measurement, Word Problems with Measurement).

Added: 2003-08-08

58. The Next Step: Mathematics Applications for Adults - Book 14014 (2003)

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The Book 14014 section of the "Next Step" manual for adults demonstrates the mathematics applications for Whole Numbers (Number/Word Recognition, Place Value, Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Word Problems with Whole Numbers, Fractions) and Measurement (Time, Money, Metric Measurement, Word Problems with Measurement).

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59. The Next Step: Mathematics Applications for Adults - Book 14015 (2003)

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The Book 14015 section of the "Next Step" manual for adults demonstrates the mathematics applications for Whole Numbers (Number/Word Recognition, Place Value, Counting, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Word Problems with Whole Numbers, Fractions, Decimals) and Measurement (Time, Money, Charts and Graphs, Metric Measurement, Word Problems with Measurement).

Added: 2003-08-08

60. The Next Step: Mathematics Applications for Adults - Book 14016 (2003)

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The Book 14016 section of the "Next Step" manual for adults demonstrates mathematics applications for Whole Numbers (number/word recognition, place value, counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, word problems), Fractions (understanding and comparing, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions, word problems with fractions), Decimals (understanding and comparing, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of decimals, word problems with decimals), Percents (understanding and comparing, using percents, simple interest, word problems with percent), and Measurement (time, money, charts and graphs, metric measurement, word problems with measurement).

Added: 2003-08-08