Maths

Understanding Maths Skills

• Numeracy skills involve a solid comprehension of basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

• Algebraic skills require understanding of variables, equations, and expressions. The capacity to solve and manipulate these is fundamental.

• Geometrical skills focus on recognition and understanding of shapes, angles, and properties of space.

Numeracy Skills

• Develop an ability to understand and perform basic arithmetic calculations accurately.

• Practice solving word problems that require using arithmetic in context.

• Acquire the knowledge to estimate and round numbers as well as understanding the significance of decimal places and significant figures.

Algebraic Skills

• Learn to create, interpret and solve expressions and equations, including linear equations.

• Practice manipulation of algebraic expressions by simplifying and factorising.

• Understand the concept of functions and learn to draw and interpret graphs.

Geometrical Skills

• Recognise different shapes and objects, and understand their properties including their areas, perimeters, volumes and surface areas.

• Understand angles, their properties and how to calculate them in practical cases such as in triangles or parallel lines.

• Gain a grasp on scale, ratio and proportional representation in diagrams.

• Learn how to apply Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry in right angles triangles.

Data Skills

• Learn how to read, interpret and create graphs, charts and tables, including line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, and scatter graphs.

• Understand the principles behind probability, and how to calculate the likelihood of an event occurring.

• Learn how to calculate averages and range including mean, median, mode, and range.

The key to maths is consistent practice and problem solving. Try solving a range of problems to help you understand the concepts and apply the skills in different contexts.