According to a recent survey, almost one in three adults has difficulty working out percentages [1]. Whether you want to offer a customer a 20% discount or check the interest on your credit card statement, you need to be confident working with percentages if your numbers are going to add up.
This course helps you build the skills you need to work out fractions, ratios and percentages. Your confidence will grow as your skills improve, and you’ll even be working towards a national qualification.
You’ll start by completing a short, simple quiz to help you to choose the right level of learning for you. Then you can browse the online magazine "100% Learning" which is packed with articles showing you how to work out percentages when you’re shopping, going on holiday or even visiting your doctor.
The "See How It's Done" sections show you how the percentage has been worked out and the "Try It Out" quiz lets you check you’ve understood the new techniques.
By completing this course you’ll be working towards the Certificate in Adult Numeracy. This nationally-recognised qualification is equivalent to a GCSE, and will show employers that you have the maths skills they’re looking for.
It’ll really boost your CV, and could help you get ahead at work.
[1] Basic Skills Agency Wales, Omnibus Survey 2006
Course code: 100337BS001