Basic Maths

Syllabus

Section 1 - Numbers

• Our Number System
• The Number Line
• Counting Numbers
• Parts of Counting Numbers
• Rounding
• Comparisons of Numbers
• Percentages
• Summary

Section 2 - Algebra

• Letters for Numbers
• Indices, Powers and Exponents
• Basic Rules for Products Involving Indices
• Sequence of Operations
• Directed (or Signed) Numbers
• Manipulating Arithmetic Fractions
• Multiplication and Division in Algebra
• Use of Brackets
• Summary

Section 3 - Equations and Coefficients

• Simple Equations
• Changing the Subject of a Formula
• Simultaneous Equations
• Expanding Brackets
• Coefficients
• Inequalities
• Summary

Section 4 - Using a Calculator

• Basic Calculations
• The Square Root Function
• The Square Function
• The General Power Function
• The Factorial Function
• The Scientific Notation
• Use of the Memory Facility
• Combination of Functions
• Summary

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 80 hrs.