Mathematics Fundamentals builds essential numeracy skills, covering arithmetic, algebra, fractions, percentages, and problem-solving techniques. Strengthen logical thinking, boost confidence with numbers, and develop practical maths knowledge for everyday tasks.
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Mathematics Fundamentals is a comprehensive course designed to build strong foundations in Basic Mathematics, Arithmetic Skills, and Core Mathematics concepts. Learners will develop confidence in numbers, calculations, and mathematical reasoning while exploring essential topics such as number systems, integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages. This course supports learners in strengthening their maths essentials for academic and everyday applications.
This course introduces key areas including Algebra Basics, Geometry Fundamentals, and practical problem-solving techniques. Through topics such as factors and multiples, simplification using BODMAS, rational numbers, approximation, estimation, and scientific notation, learners will improve their ability to analyse mathematical problems. The course focuses on developing logical thinking, accuracy, and effective Problem Solving skills.
Designed for learners who want to improve their mathematical confidence, this Mathematics Fundamentals course covers essential concepts including ratio and proportion, unitary method applications, profit, loss, discount, and tax calculations. By mastering these core skills, learners can enhance their numerical ability, strengthen mathematical reasoning, and gain a solid foundation for further studies in mathematics and related fields.
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After completing the Mathematics Fundamentals course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Mathematics Fundamentals introduces learners to the essential principles of basic mathematics, including number systems, arithmetic skills, algebra basics, geometry fundamentals, and mathematical reasoning. This course helps learners develop a strong understanding of core concepts and improve their ability to solve mathematical problems with confidence.
Studying Mathematics Fundamentals strengthens numerical skills, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities needed for academic and everyday applications. The course provides a solid foundation for further learning in mathematics and supports learners in developing essential skills for personal, educational, and professional success.
The Mathematics Fundamentals course has a total study time of 7 hours, 38 minutes. This comprehensive programme is designed for flexible learning, allowing learners to progress at their own pace while developing essential maths skills, including basic mathematics, arithmetic operations, number systems, algebra basics, geometry fundamentals, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving techniques, core mathematics concepts, and practical maths applications.
The Mathematics Fundamentals course requirements are simple and suitable for beginners. Learners should have a basic understanding of numeracy, an interest in developing mathematical skills, problem-solving abilities, and logical thinking, and a willingness to explore core concepts such as arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and number systems. Access to an internet-enabled device and commitment to regular study are recommended for effective learning and successful course completion.
This course introduces the essential concepts of mathematics, covering number systems, arithmetic skills, integers, factors and multiples, fractions, decimals, percentages, algebra basics, geometry fundamentals, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving techniques.
No. It is suitable for beginners, students, and anyone looking to strengthen their core mathematics knowledge and build confidence in essential maths skills.
The course is delivered online, allowing you to learn at your own pace and develop a strong foundation in basic mathematics conveniently.
Yes. Practice exercises, mathematical problems, skill-building activities, real-life examples, and quizzes may be included to reinforce learning.
You will receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing the course.
This course supports academic and professional development by strengthening maths skills needed for further education, business, finance, science, technology, administration, and everyday problem-solving.
| Integers (Directed Numbers) | |||
| Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| Number system | 00:09:00 | ||
| Integers and ordering of integers | 00:07:00 | ||
| Addition and Subtractions of Integers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Operations on Integers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Multiplication and Division of Integers | 00:06:00 | ||
| Powers of Integers (Exponents) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Factors and Multiples | |||
| Complete knowledge about factors and multiples | 00:07:00 | ||
| Divisibility tests for 2,3,4,5,6 | 00:07:00 | ||
| Divisibility rules 7,8,9,10,11 | 00:11:00 | ||
| Prime Factorization | 00:13:00 | ||
| Highest common factor HCF | 00:13:00 | ||
| Word problems based on HCF | 00:12:00 | ||
| Least common multiple LCM | 00:16:00 | ||
| Relation between lcm and HCF | 00:04:00 | ||
| Fractions | |||
| Classification of Fractions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Convert mixed to improper and improper to mixed fractions | 00:03:00 | ||
| Equivalent Fractions | 00:04:00 | ||
| Comparing Fractions after converting to like fractions | 00:09:00 | ||
| Reducing a fraction to lowest term | 00:04:00 | ||
| Addition and subtraction OF fractions | 00:08:00 | ||
| Multiplication and division of fractions | 00:11:00 | ||
| Word problems on fractions | 00:16:00 | ||
| Simplification Rule : BODMAS | |||
| Bodmas and rules to remove brackets | 00:03:00 | ||
| Simplify expressions using BODMAS rules | 00:05:00 | ||
| Simplify expressions involving fractions using BODMAS | 00:07:00 | ||
| Decimal numbers | |||
| Decimal numbers in relation to fractions | 00:08:00 | ||
| Like and unlike Decimals | 00:05:00 | ||
| Ordering of Decimal numbers | 00:10:00 | ||
| Addition and subtraction of Decimal | 00:07:00 | ||
| Multiplication of Decimal | 00:03:00 | ||
| Division of Decimal | 00:08:00 | ||
| Rational Numbers | |||
| Rational number | 00:02:00 | ||
| Representation of Rational Numbers on Number line | 00:05:00 | ||
| Determining which fraction is terminating or non-terminating | 00:07:00 | ||
| Shortcut method of writing decimal expansion of fraction to decimal | 00:08:00 | ||
| Approximation | |||
| Rounding to whole number | 00:06:00 | ||
| Rounding to required number of decimals (1 d.p.) | 00:05:00 | ||
| Rounding to significant digits | 00:07:00 | ||
| Practice question on three methods of approximation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Estimation and Scientific Notation or Standard form | |||
| Estimation | 00:05:00 | ||
| Scientific Notation | 00:07:00 | ||
| Operation on numbers when they are in scientific notation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Percentage | |||
| Percentage to fraction and fraction to percentage | 00:06:00 | ||
| Percentage of a quantity and conversation to decimal | 00:06:00 | ||
| Expressing one quantity as percentage of another quantity | 00:06:00 | ||
| Finding increase decrease percent | 00:05:00 | ||
| Uses of Percentages-Word Problems | 00:09:00 | ||
| Ratio and Proportion | |||
| Ratio- How to express as simple ratio | 00:09:00 | ||
| How to compare Ratios | 00:04:00 | ||
| Word problems on finding ratios | 00:07:00 | ||
| To divide a given quantity into a given Ratio | 00:11:00 | ||
| Proportion | 00:04:00 | ||
| Practice problems on Proportion | 00:06:00 | ||
| Continued proportion | 00:06:00 | ||
| Unitary Method and its Applications | |||
| Direct Variation (or proportion) | 00:04:00 | ||
| Problems based on Direct proportion | 00:10:00 | ||
| Inverse Variation (or proportion) | 00:10:00 | ||
| Multiple Ratios | 00:10:00 | ||
| Profit , Loss, discount and Tax | |||
| Basics – Profit and Loss | 00:04:00 | ||
| More practice problems on Profit _ Loss | 00:06:00 | ||
| Selling price formula and Problems | 00:04:00 | ||
| Cost price formula and Problems | 00:03:00 | ||
| Higher problems on Profit and Loss | 00:08:00 | ||
| Basics – Discount | 00:05:00 | ||
| Practice problems on Discount | 00:04:00 | ||
| Tax | 00:06:00 | ||
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