Number

Fractions and percentages represent part of a whole number. They can be used to increase or decrease a value by a given proportion.

Ratios show the relationship between two values. They may be in direct proportion and increase as the other increases, or they can be in inverse proportion; as one increases the other decreases.

From planning a journey by bus or train to organising what to watch on television or booking a summer holiday, timetables and schedules help us to navigate the world and plan our time accordingly.

From opening your own bank account to managing your money successfully, you will learn to handle your personal finances carefully and ensure that you are always able to manage repayments for loans.

Buying or renting a home can be an expensive task. Thinking about the maths behind household finance now will help you in the future when you move into your own property.

Percentages can be used to increase or decrease a quantity relative to its size. Shops reduce their goods by a percentage and the government increases the cost of goods by adding on a percentage tax.

When going abroad you need to change money to the currency of the country you are visiting. It is important to know the exchange rate and amount of commission charged to get the best possible deal.

Learn all about finance in the business world. Could you be the next entrepreneur to make millions? Mathematics plays an essential part in business.

Measurement is essential for many trades and careers. An understanding of the fact that all measurements are approximate may prevent you from making any mistakes.

Venn diagrams are a useful tool in the world of statistics. Once you have got to grips with these, you will be able to arrange all sorts of groups and sets.