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Time problems are especially tricky, especially when finding lengths of time that cross the hour boundary. A good knowledge of the number of days in each month is also needed.

Comparing numbers, lengths and amounts and finding the number half way between two others.

Use a number line to count on and back across zero.

Fill in the missing numbers in the sequences. Firstly, the pattern of the sequence has to be worked out.

The easiest way to order fractions is to make sure they all have the same denominator (bottom number).

When working out which of these number sentences are true remember that the part in brackets should be worked out first.

An introduction to square numbers and the number patterns associated with them.

What happens when a number is multiplied or divided by 10, 100 or 1 000?

Estimating on a 0 to 10000 number line and making approximate answers to calculations.

When adding using decimals it is very important that the decimal points should line up under each other. If the sum also involves whole numbers it is a good idea to put a decimal point after the whole number followed by a zero.

More adding and subtracting of decimals using adjustment to the nearest whole number to make them easier.

Use the standard written method to subtract numbers in the thousands. Check by adding the answer to the lower number in the sum.