Introduction:

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This course is designed for those who want to learn how numeracy can be used to enhance their everyday lives and improve their chances of gaining employment. It is based on a series of everyday practical activities

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Course Outline:

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Basics:

The main mathematical operators (Add, Subtract, Multiply & Divide)

Understanding Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Examples: Adding VAT onto prices or working out discounts

 

Units:

What are units and what do they mean? (Milli, Mega)

Example: What does the term ‘Meg’ mean?

 

Lengths, widths & areas:

Understanding and measuring lengths and working out areas

Example: Working out the size of your garden or room for a carpet.

 

Weights & measures:

Understanding weights, what is a Kilogram? What is a Ton or Tonne?

Example: Measures of liquids, what does 5ml of salt in a recipe mean?

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Assessment:

 

Multiple-choice quiz with Certificate of Achievement

 

 

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