國中數學變簡單 - 數論

These classes will take seven (7) sessions to complete. It will deal with the following:-

1.	Class 1 & 2 - Computation of Fractions and Decimals
2.	Class 3 & 4 - Number Theory
3.	Class 5, 6 & 7 - Consumer Theory


The students will learn the following:-

1.	Computations of Fractions and Decimals

a.	Representing fractions
b.	equivalent fractions
c.	mixed numbers and improper fractions
d.	addition and subtraction of fractions
e.	multiplication of fractions
f.	division of fractions
g.	mixed operations involving fractions
h.	Expanded notation
i.	expressing decimals as common fractions
j.	expressing common fractions as decimals
k.	mixed operations involving decimals
l.	Decimal places
m.	standard form (scientific notation)
n.	significant figures

2.	Number Theory
a.	Number sets
b.	rational numbers
c.	irrational numbers
d.	real numbers
e.	odd and even numbers
f.	prime and composite numbers
g.	multiples and factors
h.	lowest common multiple (L.C.M.)
i.	highest common factor (H.C.F.)
j.	solving problems involving H.C.F and L.C.M.
k.	number sequences
l.	properties of operations
m.	identity elements and inverses
n.	number bases

3.	Consumer Theory
a.	Concept of percent
b.	percent to fraction
c.	percent to decimal
d.	fraction to percent
e.	calculating the percent of a quantity
f.	expressing one quantity as a percent of another
g.	calculating the whole given a part expressed as a percent
h.	profit and loss
i.	discount
j.	sales tax
k.	commission
l.	formula for calculating compound interest,
m.	appreciation and depreciation
n.	hire purchase
o.	Definition and notation
p.	sharing a quantity in a given ratio
q.	finding the missing part of a ratio
r.	unitary method
s.	equivalent rates (ratios) method
t.	currency conversion
u.	overtime
v.	utility bills