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Place value
In this module, you can study the concept of place value and have an introduction to the decimal number system. Also included on this page are the concepts of expanded form and word form of decimal numbers.
Comparing and ordering decimals
In this module, you can study how to compare decimal numbers and put them in order from least to greatest.
Adding decimals
In this module, you can study how to add decimal numbers.
Subtracting decimals
In this module, you can study how to subtract one decimal number from another.
Intro to ratios
The video explains ratios, which show the relationship between two quantities. Using apples and oranges as an example, it demonstrates how to calculate and reduce ratios (6:9 to 2:3) and how to reverse the ratio (9:6 to 3:2).
Nursing Metric System Conversions, mcg, g, mg, kg, L, mL
Using units to solve problems: Drug dosage
Nursing calculations
Has a range of tutorials which are an introduction to basic drug calculations for nursing. After each tutorial, test your knowledge with the interactive activities.

Books

Med+Safe is an evidence based, interactive and engaging e-learning tool that uses virtual 2-D simulation to develop proficiency in key areas of medication safety to reduce medication errors. Use Med+Safe to practice your drug calculations. Tutorials, videos and tens of thousands of randomised practice questions across Conversions, Fractions, Ratios, Percentages and Decimals are available. Select the areas you want to practice and learn from the comfort of your own home at your own pace on multiple levels of difficulty.

User names and passwords for Med+Safe are available from the WITT Nursing department for all WITT nursing ākonga