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Foundation Skills: Maths

Library Resources

Maths in minutes : 200 key concepts explained in an instant (2012)

Concepts span all of the key areas of mathematics.

The maths handbook : everyday math made simple (2011)

Covering all the basics including fractions, equations, primes, squares and square roots, geometry and fractals.

Everyday maths for grown-ups (2010)

Day-to-day life is full of scenarios where your skill with numbers is tested, whether it's dividing up your share of the restaurant bill, or working out whether you've been overcharged at the checkout. 

Basic Math and Pre-Algebra Workbook for Dummies® (2014)

Brush up on the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Speed Math (2014)

Teaches tips, tricks, and straightforward methods to doing math at a fast -- and accurate -- rate.

Decimals and Fractions (2008)

Learn the tricks to mixed fraction, equivalent decimals, and unlike fractions. Practice estimating, adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and decimals.

Division and Multiplication (2008)

Multiply and divide greater numbers, decimals, fractions, and mixed numbers.

Ratios and Percents (2008)

Basic topics on ratios and percents, including equivalent ratios, proportions, scale drawings, rates, and percent change. Learn to find sales tax, sale prices, interest, and tips.

Numeracy Skills - YouTube

Source: GovSkillsAus. (2013, July 25). Routine numeracy skills in the workplace [video]. YouTube.

Source: GovSkillsAus. (2013, July 25). Advanced numeracy skills in the workplace [video]. YouTube.

Source: GovSkillsAus. (2013, July 25). Numeracy skills for working with tables, graphs and charts [video]. YouTube.