Online lessons for adults
We think the best way for you to improve your skills and knowledge is to join a Community Learning course but you can also do activities at home to learn and practice your skills.
On this page we have lots of modules, quizzes, activities, and how to guides to help you to learn at home.
Visual estimation
VIDEO : 3 minute digital animation – requires audio How and when to use visual estimation. Visual estimation is all about making judgements and calculations based on what you can see or observe. This is a very useful skill for many jobs.
Read and compare fractions
These slides will help you to read and write and compare fractions. Through this unit we will look at how you can compare the relative size of different fractions as well as learning some of the terms used when talking about them. Interactive unit with quiz
Line graphs
Line graphs are something we see all the time online and in newspapers. They are great tools to explain changes over time. In this video we will look at how best to interpret and use these line paragraphs in exams. Animated video – 3 minutes
Speaking and listening
As part of the functional skills English exam we take a look at speaking and listening skills. What is the purpose of these skills and why do we learn them specifically. In this short video we explain some of the ways we can employ good techniques and how they can
BODMAS
VIDEO: 3 minute digital animation Bodmas (also sometimes called Bidmas) is a core maths tool. This handy mnemonic helps you to remember the correct order to use when working through sums. Brackets, Orders (or other or indices), Division, Multiplication, Addition and Subtraction.
Superstore calculations
This is a short interactive quiz module designed to run through some real world calculations of numbers and quantities. Tasks also include reading from charts and diagrams. Superstore Maths quiz 10 minutes Recommended resources (off site links) Khan Academy – excellent free online modules – Ratio and Proportion
Preparing for a presentation
One of the core skills for a speaking and listening exam is giving a presentation. In this video we look at some tips to help you prepare for this part of an exam. It can also be useful to prepare for a tricky interview. Animated video – 3 minutes
Scales on maps and Drawings
This module shows you how to calculate dimensions from scale drawings and create a scale diagram. If you have not already done so, checkout Simple Scales L1 for the basics on how scales work. Interactive module with quiz
Pie charts
When should we use Pie charts to explain our data? Are they related to lovely Apple Pie? Find out more here: Animated video – 4 minutes