Maths Skills

Introduction

This activity has been provided to remind you of some mathematical skills which are assumed by the module that you are studying. You may not be required to know everything in this activity in your particular module. We assume that you can add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, and where advanced mathematical skills are required, they will be taught within your module.

You are advised to skim-read the material in this activity, so that you are aware of the ways in which it might help you. Then, if you have difficulty with a mathematical concept in your module, you can refer back to this activity, using the table of contents in the left-hand navigation bar to help you find the relevant section.

When working through a section of this activity, it is particularly important that you try the questions as you go along. You may find it helpful to have some paper and a pen or pencil by your side as you work through the activity, to help you in working out the answers to the questions. The answers (with working) can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Reveal answer’ link below each question. However, please do have a go at the questions yourself before looking at the answers. Practising is the best way to learn new mathematical skills.