Guides: Furniture &amp; Specialist Finishing Trades: Maths Skills

Bridging the Gap Resources

You Tube Playlist: Eddie Woo

Mathematics Playlists: from Eddie Woo Eddie Woo is Head Teacher Mathematics at a public comprehensive high school in Sydney, Australia. Eddie records his lessons and uploads them to Youtube - creating 'Wootube'.
Worksheets & Resources: from Eddie Woo Eddie Woo is Head Teacher Mathematics at a public comprehensive high school in Sydney, Australia. Eddie records his lessons and uploads them to Youtube - creating 'Wootube'.

Literacy & Numeracy Quizzes

Practice Aptitude Quiz: General This covers some of the key learning standards needed by someone starting an Australian Apprenticeship.
Practice Aptitude Quiz: Building & Construction This covers some of the key learning standards needed by someone starting an Australian Apprenticeships entry-level qualification in the Construction sector.
Practice Aptitude Quiz: Plumbing Industry This covers some of the key learning standards required of people attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification in the Plumbing industry.
Practice Aptitude Quiz: Electrical & Electronic This covers some of the key learning standards needed by someone starting an Australian Apprenticeships entry-level qualification in the Electrical and Electronic sector.
Practice Aptitude Quiz: Plastering, Tiling & Painting Industries This covers some of the key learning standards required of people attempting an Australian Apprenticeships entry level qualification in the Plastering, Tiling & Painting Industries.

Toolbox Modules

Measurement Learn about units of measure and the use of rulers and tape measures in the building trade.
Calculations Learn about types of calculating quantities, sizes and costs.
Volume This activity covers calculating volume for three dimensional shapes in the building trade.
Angles This learning activity covers recognition and use of angles to mark out buildings and materials.
Ratio Learn about the use of ratio and scale in the building industry.

Numeracy Resources from Manufacturing Skills Australia

Websites to Improve your Maths Skills

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Building Strength with Numeracy The first six topics are free to download.
BBC Skillswise Maths Includes sections on numbers, calculation, percent and fractions, measuring, shapes and graphs.
That Quiz Maths test activities for students of all grade levels.
Mathematics Resources Mathematics including statistics, arithmetic and equations.

eBooks - Read Online

Maths for the Building Trades This book assumes a minimum level of mathematical knowledge and covers the basic rules. It then explains some of the more complex areas in which the student will be required to demonstrate competence.
Trades Math Workbook This workbook includes a variety of exercises to help with numeracy skills which are used in the trades increasing your success in an apprenticeship course.
Basic Maths Practice Problems for Dummies With practice problems and fully worked-out solutions, this book provides the practice you need to commit mathematical techniques to memory.
Basic Math and Pre-Algebra for Dummies From positive, negative, and whole numbers to fractions, decimals, and percents, you'll build necessary math skills to tackle more advanced topics, such as imaginary numbers, variables, and algebraic equations.

Library Books for Loan

Algebra I Starting with the very basics and reinforcing concepts with practice and tips along the way, this guide makes a complex subject easier to grasp.
Call Number: 512 WHE
Everyday Math for the Building Trades This text includes diagrams, tables, charts and ways to work out routine and complex field calculations. It addresses day-to-day math problems on the site with tips for quick and accurate calculations. Information on difficult-to determine areas such as roof pitch and stair risers/treads is included.
Call Number: 690.0151 GER
Publication Date: 1997
Functional Maths - (Levels 1, 2 & 3 available) Each topic is clearly explained with straightforward notes, tips and worked examples. There are also practice questions throughout the book.
Call Number: 510.76 FUN
Publication Date: 2015
Functional Skills Maths Level 1: Study & Test Practice Each topic is clearly explained with straightforward notes, tips and worked examples. There are also practice questions throughout the book.
Call Number: 510.76 FUN
Mathematics for Technicians This book features graded questions to guide from the basics through to advanced applications of mathematics.
Call Number: 510.2462 ALL
Maths & English for Electrical Contains graduated exercises and a practice exam.
Call Number: 621.3 SPE
Maths for Technicians
Call Number: 510.2462 ALL
Publication Date: 2012
National Numeracy Tests Y7 This workbook provides students with a series of practice tests as well as comprehensive information and worked examples on all sections of the Year 7 national numeracy test. The tests cover the topics of number, algebra, function and pattern, measurement, space and chance and data.
Call Number: 510.76 FER
Publication Date: 2010
National Numeracy Tests Y9 A workbook with a series of practice tests as well as comprehensive information and worked examples, covering the topics of number, algebra, function and pattern, measurement, space and chance and data.
Call Number: 510.76 FER
Publication Date: 2010
Practical Problems in Mathematics for Electricians This is the perfect resource for anyone entering the electrical industry or simply looking to brush up on the necessary math.
Call Number: 621.3 HER
Pre-Apprenticeship Maths & Literacy for Electrical (Part 1) Contains graduated exercises and a practice exam.
Call Number: 621.3 SPE
Pre-Apprenticeship Maths & Literacy for Electrical (Part II) Contains graduated exercises and a practice exam.
Call Number: 621.3 SPE
Teach Yourself Algebra for Electric Circuits The work is organized like a self-teaching text complete with chapter ending questions and final exams.
Call Number: 621.301512 JEN