- Learn common equivalents: Saves time in exams
- Convert to same format: When comparing or ordering
- Show conversion steps: Method marks available
- Check recurring decimals: Use dot notation 0.3Μ
- Simplify fractions: Always give in lowest terms
This exam tips covers Exam Tips within FDP Conversions for GCSE Mathematics. Revise FDP Conversions in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 14 of 15 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.
Practice questions for FDP Conversions
Which decimal is equal to 3/4?
Explain why 1/3 cannot be written as an exact decimal, and write 1/3 using correct notation for recurring decimals.
Quick recall flashcards
Halves family
1/2 = 0.5 = 50%
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FDP Triangle
F (top)
D (left) β β P (right)
FβD: divide
FβP: Γ100
DβP: Γ100