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61. Managing My Money (2008)
QLWG Essential Life Skills - Unit 6
Series: QLWG Skills for Life Series
Authors: Vicki-Ann Huegli
Competency-based learning meets the needs of all learners. It is important to keep in mind, however, that all learners are different. In order to address the needs and interests of all learners, the units in this publication have been divided by Essential Life Skills and Individual Life Skills.
Essential Life Skills are important for everyone, while Individual Life Skills address the needs and interests of different learners. Once learners have completed the “Essential” units, they may choose a unit that is applicable to their interests and lifestyle.
Added: 2009-09-17
62. Marking for Confidence in Math [Video - 6:27] (2010)
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Featuring Kate Nonesuch, Literacy Educator and Curriculum Writer
Series: The Teaching Toolbox
Authors: Literacy Nova Scotia
This video, part of a series prepared by Literacy Nova Scotia, focuses on ways to turn the marking of a math exercise into a learning situation.
Literacy educator Kate Nonesuch uses the example of a worksheet on adding fractions, some with the same denominator and others with different denominators. In this case, the first three problems have been answered correctly, giving the instructor an opportunity to discuss how the student arrived at those answers and to give positive feedback.
The student has answered two more complex problems incorrectly. This time, the instructor asks him what is different about those problems and encourages him to figure out the correct way to do them.
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Added: 2012-04-16
63. Measuring in Metric and Imperial (2009)
Lesson Plan 15
Series: Language for Work: CLB and Essential Skills Lesson Plans for ESL Instructors
Authors: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks (CCLB)
This lesson plan, part of the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Essential Skills series, is aimed at learners who need to be familiar with measurement systems used in Canadian workplaces. They are taught to estimate measurements in metric and imperial units and then to confirm more exact figures using conversion tables.
The lesson also focuses on the continued use of multiple measurement systems in Canada.
The lesson is rated CLB level 4-6 and focuses on the essential skills of numeracy and document use. It requires about 1.5 hours, plus time to do an online quiz.
Added: 2009-10-20
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64. Metric and Imperial Conversions - Concept [Video - 9:31] (2011)
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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
This video tutorial builds on the skills required to make conversions within the metric and imperial measurement systems by showing learners how to make conversions between the two systems.
The instructor narrating the video uses the “factor label” method, which involves the application of conversion factors expressed as fractions, to solve a number of problems.
He recommends using a calculator to speed up the process.
Added: 2012-06-28
65. Metric and Imperial Conversions - Practice [Video - 7:43] (2011)
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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
Learners can use this video tutorial to practise their skills in making conversions between imperial and metric measures.
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.
Learners can pause the video while they work out the problems on their own, then restart it to see the instructor’s solutions.
Added: 2012-06-28
66. Metric Conversions - Concept [Video – 11:47] (2011)
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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
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
67. Metric Conversions - Practice [Video - 5:58] (2011)
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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
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
68. Mixed & Improper Fractions - Concept [Video – 12:50] (2011)
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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
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
69. Mixed & Improper Fractions - Practice [Video – 5:45] (2011)
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Series: Learning on Demand: Numeracy - The Basics - Video Tutorials
Authors: Workplace Education Manitoba (WEM)
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
70. 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
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