Basic Mathematics Courses

Basic Mathematics • School learning materials

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This free learning pack covers ten key areas of school-level basic mathematics. Choose a course below to read the notes, study examples and try the quiz.

  1. Number and Numeration — Understand numbers, place value and how numbers are represented.
  2. Basic Arithmetic Operations — Use the four operations and the order of operations to calculate accurately.
  3. Fractions, Decimals and Percentages — Represent parts of a whole and convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.
  4. Algebra — Use letters to represent unknown numbers and solve simple equations.
  5. Geometry — Identify shapes and calculate simple geometric measurements.
  6. Measurement — Measure and convert common units used in everyday situations.
  7. Statistics and Data Handling — Collect, organise, display and interpret information.
  8. Basic Probability — Describe how likely events are and calculate simple probabilities.
  9. Financial Mathematics — Apply mathematics to money, shopping, saving and simple interest.
  10. Problem-Solving Skills — Choose suitable methods, show working and check whether answers make sense.