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Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems
Science, Maths & Technology

Out for the count: the mathematics of voting systems

...multiple-choice-21.h5p Transcript Time to count! Use the Alternative Vote system to count the ballots and declare a winner. You might need to watch Video 3 again to remind yourself how to deal with a tie. @@PLUGINFILE@@/multiple-choice-25.h5p Once you have declared a winner, reflect on whether you thought this system was fair or unfair. Transcript Time to count! Use the...
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Numbers, units and arithmetic
Science, Maths & Technology

Numbers, units and arithmetic

...multiplication of 10 = 2 6 0 0 0 0 long left arrow up left arrow Digits moved one place to the left Extra zero added So 26 000 × 10 = 260 000. A total of 260 000 cash payments should be expected...Numbers, units and arithmetic: Try some yourself - Activity 2 Write each of the following three numbers in numerals and then place them in ascending order: eight hundred and...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Diagramming for development 2: exploring interrelationships
Digital & Computing

Diagramming for development 2: exploring interrelationships

...Multiple Cause Diagrams and Cognitive Maps. Using a case study project based in Africa, this unit illustrates the powerful use of systems diagramming for international development management. This is a companion course to Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities...Diagramming for development 2: exploring interrelationships, is a free course that introduces you to...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
TESSA: Active Learning
Education & Development

TESSA: Active Learning

...The Maths Game Titus, the teacher, is multiplication tables. Some children are not paying attention and fail his test. Later he sees them playing a game using multiplication and asks them to teach it to the other children. TESSA - Seven Rivers in Africa Kevwe finds geography difficult but is taught a simple song to help her remember the names of seven rivers in Africa....
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Audio 24 mins
Mathematics for science and technology Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Mathematics for science and technology

...multiples of ten...Maths is intimately entwined with science and technology, whether it is used to analyse data collected on plants in the Amazon rainforest, to calculate the trajectory of a comet or design a bridge to connect two countries. This means that science and technology go hand-in-hand with maths, and that a firm grasp of maths is crucial for studying any...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Introduction to number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to number theory

...multiplicative inverses, which provide a method for division in modular arithmetic, and their use in solving linear congruences which are used in cryptography for disguising information or ciphers. Please note: a Statement of Participation is not issued for this course...This free course, Introduction to number theory, is a branch of mathematics concerned with the...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
How home educators access exams
Education & Development

How home educators access exams

...multiple. Home educators have to consider where locally they can sit the subject of the exam and then find out which exam boards they provide. Sometimes home educators must compromise on the exam board or distance to the exam center. Costs All independent candidates have to pay to sit exams. The exam boards control the exam fees, and additional fees apply for the exam...
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Article 5 mins
Succeed with maths: part 1 Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Succeed with maths: part 1

...multiplication and division in different situations understand decimal numbers and place value. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course before you begin, in our optional start-of-course survey . Participation will be completely confidential and we will not pass on your details to...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs