MULTIPLY PROJECT
This project is here to improve maths skills. All adults and businesses across the UK can benefit from Multiply.


The government’s new £560 million programme to help transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of adults across the UK is coming in Spring 2022 and will be delivered through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Who is this for?
How is this funded?
UPCOMING MATHS COURSES
Maths for the Home
Maths for the Home
Brush Up Maths
Maths for Employment
OUR PARTNERS



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ONLINE PRACTICE
Lessons

Try out the National Numeracy Challenge
What is the National Numeracy Challenge? You can sign up and get started on improving your numeracy in just 10 minutes. Don’t worry, it’s not

Suggestions for first session
We’ve been working on a typical first session for our 4 hour engagement activity. Here are so me sample materials:
Videos

National Numeracy Champions
Become a National Numeracy Champion! Our community learning project ‘Multiply’ are helping adults to improve their numeracy skills. Understanding numeracy and using it in everyday

Interest
Interest is a topic that often confuses people. In this video we look at how to work out both simple and compound forms of interest.

Fractions, decimals and percentages
In this video we look at the relationship between fractions, decimal numbers and percentages. Video – 3:30 minutes

Measure
In this video we look at the importance of understanding measurements. Knowing the difference between millimetres and millilitres can help you save money and get

Number estimation
VIDEO : 3 minute digital animation Number estimation is a core maths skill. This technique is incredibly important for checking your work and is invaluable

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
Modules

National Numeracy Champions
Become a National Numeracy Champion! Our community learning project ‘Multiply’ are helping adults to improve their numeracy skills. Understanding numeracy and using it in everyday

Multiply decimals and whole numbers
These slides will help you to multiply whole numbers with decimals without a calculator, by following a few simple steps Interactive unit

Simple multiplication and division
These slides will give you some help to multiply and divide by 0, 1, 2, 5 & 10. Interactive unit

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

Ordering decimals
In this unit we will put decimal amounts in order of size and compare decimal amounts to percentages and fractions Interactive unit with quiz

Adding and subtracting strategy
In this unit we will look at strategies for working out larger calculations in addition and subtraction. This is typically known as column working. Interactive

Using fractions
What is a fraction? When an object is divided into a number of equal parts, each part is called a fraction. Let’s take a look…

Number and counting
This unit works through a series of activities to help you understand the basics of place value and counting. The unit includes the basics of

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

Superstore discounts
This is a short module that covers how to work out discounts through decimal conversions. Introduction and quiz module 10 minutes Handout and worksheet
Multiply Programme is funded and managed by the West of England Combined authority led by Metro Mayor Dan Norris and delivered by Bristol City Council.