Maths
Many members are keen to improve their maths skills.
It helps in the workplace and gives people a chance to gain nationally recognised qualifications.
'Maths & Money Matters' is a bitesize course developed by Usdaw, working with the National Numeracy Challenge. It aims to help getting you started feeling comfortable with the everyday maths behind bills or wage slips, helping to make good financial decisions.
'Shop 'til You Drop' is another Usdaw bitesize course, it is designed to improve practical maths skills. It takes about ten minutes to complete.
Our 'Helping with Homework' bitesize course aims to make you more confident when helping your children or grandchildren with their maths homework. It discusses common maths tricks to help you feel more confident.
unionlearn.org.uk/skillcheck will assess your skills before you start. You can use it on your tablet/computer or download the app for either Apple or Android phones.
nnchallenge.org.uk helps you test your skills and then organises learning for you at the right level through quizzes, games, puzzles and problems. You need to register to use the site.
bbc.co.uk offers learning through videos, exercises and quizzes. You can choose your subject.
open.edu is an 8-week course which requires around 3 hours of study a week. It provides you with problem solving skills for your everyday life and the wider world.
TUC eNotes offers self-contained modules on Maths such as “Citizen Maths” and “Working With Figures”. They last between 20 and 45 minutes. You will need to register to use the site.
Wranx offers a range of bitesize app based repetition courses, a number of courses based around Maths, at Fictional skills and GCSE Level.