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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 14 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.

Topic position

Section 14 of 14

Practice

12 questions

Recall

22 flashcards

Exam Tips

  • 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 0.3̇
  • Simplify fractions: Always give in lowest terms

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Practice Questions for FDP Conversions

Which decimal is equal to 3/4?

  • A. 0.34
  • B. 0.75
  • C. 0.43
  • D. 1.33
1 markfoundation

Explain why 1/3 cannot be written as an exact decimal, and write 1/3 using correct notation for recurring decimals.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

Halves family
1/2 = 0.5 = 50% Must know instantly!
FDP Triangle
F (top) D (left) ← → P (right) F→D: divide F→P: ×100 D→P: ×100

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