Whether you are returning to school, studying for an adult numeracy test, helping your kids with homework, or seeking the confidence that a firm maths foundation provides in everyday encounters, <i>Basic Maths For Dummies,</i> UK Edition, provides the content you need to improve your basic maths skills.</p><p>Based upon the Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum, this title covers such topics as:</p><ul type="disc"><li>Getting started with the building blocks of maths and setting yourself up for success </li><li>Dealing with decimals, percentages and tackling fractions without fear </li><li>Sizing Up weights, measures, and shapes </li><li>How to handle statistics and gauge probability </li></ul>Filled with real-world examples and written by a PhD-level mathematician who specialises in tutoring adults and students, <i>Basic Maths For Dummies </i>also provides practical advice on overcoming maths anxiety and a host of tips, tricks, and memory aids that make learning maths (almost) painless - and even fun.