Teacher Portal
For Kompetansepluss teachers
ENNO

Checking the numbers

Learners interpret fictional measurement data, calculate a percentage change and check the result. The figures are fictional learning data, not equipment specifications.

Teaching example from Prios · Draft

NumeracyReadingDigital skillsCritical thinking

Workplace situation

An employee reads a simple overview of fictional measurement data and checks that the values are understood correctly. Measurement A: 120 units. Measurement B: 126 units. (Fictional learning data.)

Learning objectives

  • Interpret numbers and units of measurement.
  • Compare values.
  • Calculate a simple percentage change.
  • Check the result.
  • Communicate the result clearly.

Suggested activities

  1. Read the fictional values: Measurement A 120 units, Measurement B 126 units.
  2. Find the difference between the values.
  3. Calculate the percentage increase.
  4. Check the answer with a calculator.
  5. Write a short explanation of what the figures show.

Reflection questions

  • How can we detect that a digital calculation is wrong or based on the wrong unit?

Related resources

Exercise

Teaching activities

Check the source before sharing

Source criticism online: check sender, date and purpose before using or sharing information.

Digital skillsCritical thinkingReading
#Source criticism and information evaluation#Media literacy
Teaching example from PriosNO / EN
Open resource
Exercise

Digital learning resources

Check the AI answer

Evaluate whether AI-generated information is correct and relevant before using it at work.

Critical thinkingDigital skillsReading
#Digital judgement#Source criticism and information evaluation
Teaching example from PriosNO / EN
Open resource
Mechanical engineer