Tables
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Geometry - position and direction
Geometry - properties of shapes
Measurement
Fractions
Finding fractions of amounts
Add and subtract fractions: Denominators are multiples
Mixed numbers and improper fractions
Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers
Comparing and ordering fractions
Comparing and ordering fractions greater than 1
Equivalent fractions
Equivalent fractions with tenths and hundredths
Equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages
Decimal equivalents: Tenths and hundredths
Understanding percentages
Percentages as fractions and decimals
Multiplication and division
Times tables up to 12 x 12
Multiplying a 4-digit number by a 1 or 2-digit number
Scaling by simple fractions
Dividing a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number
Dividing numbers up to 4 digits by a 1-digit number
Multiples and factors
Prime numbers, prime factors and composite numbers
Multiplying and dividing decimals by 10, 100 and 1000
Square and cube numbers
Addition and subtraction
Explainer Video
Summary
Tables
In a nutshell
Tables are a collection of data arranged in columns and rows. They make information much quicker to read than if it were in a long list by using headings.
Interpreting tables
To interpret information from a table, it's important to look at the headings. Pick the headings you are interested in and read across and down.
Example 1
This table shows some of Grace and Tom's favourite things.
By reading across and down from the headings 'Grace' and 'favourite country', you can see that Grace's favourite country is England.
Frequency Tables
A common type of table used is a frequency table - these tables show how many of something there is. You will often see tally marks used as a way to count and record frequencies and these can be shown on a frequency table like so:
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Note: When writing tally marks, every 5th tally is drawn as a gate across the previous 4 marks. See Katie's tally in the chart above for an example!
FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use tally marks?
When writing tally marks, every 5th tally is drawn as a gate across the previous 4 marks.
What is a frequency table?
Frequency tables show how many of something there is. You will often see tally marks used as a way to count and record frequencies.
How do I read a table?
To read information from a table look at the headings. Pick the headings you are interested in and read across and down.
What is a table?
Tables are a collection of data arranged in columns and rows under headings which make information much quicker to read than if it were in a long list.