Launching this year across the UK, Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills.
If you’re aged 19 and over and don’t have maths GCSE at grade C (or equivalent), you can access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build your confidence with numbers and gain a qualification.
Good numeracy skills may unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages or prepare you for further study. They also help in everyday life, such as helping children with homework and budgeting money.
There will be courses for beginners to more advanced courses such as GCSE Maths, Functional Skills Qualifications, or equivalent.
If you are interested in finding out more information about Multiply courses, please complete our online enquiry form and we will be in touch with you.
In the meantime, you can explore ways to improve your skills, or take our short quiz which can help you understand where you might want to brush up on your numbers.
Multiply Quiz
Answer these 6 questions to help you understand areas of numeracy you might want to improve.
The questions have:
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no pass or fail mark
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multiple-choice options for answers
It should take around 5 minutes to complete all the questions and you can use a calculator if you wish.
Rhyme Time Parent and Child Course
Join us with your child for a fun and interactive 4 week rhyme time course. Read stories with your child, count, engage in arts and crafts activities, Sing songs with your child.
To reserve your place, please contact:
newdirections@reading.gov.uk – Tel.: 0345 842 0012
Every child who is signed up and attends the course will receive a free story book.
Help your child with Maths
A fun, interactive way to learn how to support your child with Maths at school, delivered in a relaxed and welcoming environment that allows you to work at your own pace.
The course will teach you about:
- Using current methods to do Maths that children use at school;
- Becoming more familiar with the Maths curriculum used in schools;
- Using varied techniques to bring Maths to life and encourage your child to practise and learn Maths.
Starting:
- Friday 22nd September 2023 to Friday 13th October 2023 – 9:30 to 11:30
- Friday 17th November 2023 to Friday 8th December 2023 – 9:30 to 11:30
- Friday 2nd March 2024 to Friday 22nd March 2024 – 9:30 to 11:30
Course fee: FREE
To find out more about the course:
Please email Ivana Tasker, Ivana.Tasker@reading.gov.uk or call 07812452818.
All classes will take place at New Directions College, 330 Northumberland Avenue Reading RG2 8DH.
Tips to Understanding Household Bills
This course is designed to help understand and manage household bills including electricity, water, gas, internet bills, or others you would like to discuss.
The course will provide practical tips and tools to help understand how bills are calculated, how to read and interpret bills, and how to manage bills to reduce costs.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the different types of household bills and how they are calculated
- Read and interpret household bills accurately
- Identify opportunities to reduce the household bills
- Develop effective strategies for managing household
Starting:
- Wednesday 20th September 2023 to Wednesday 11th October 2023 – 12:30 to 14:30
- Wednesday 15th November 2023 to Wednesday 6th December 2023 – 12:30 to 14:30
- Wednesday 28th February 2024 to Wednesday 20th March 2024 – 12:30 to 14:30
Course fee: FREE
To find out more about the course:
For further information and to enrol contact Dawn Townsend.
Email: dawn.townsend@reading.gov.uk
Mobile Number: 07885814239
All classes will take place at New Directions College, 330 Northumberland Avenue Reading RG2 8DH.
Using Technology / apps to understand your household bills
If you have never used Microsoft Excel before, this course is for you. This course will guide you to create an Excel budget spreadsheet to help you stay on top of your finances. During the course you will learn:
- Calculations and formulae to help manage your money
- How to build a weekly, monthly, and yearly budget sheet
- How to create validations so you don’t overspend
- How to create charts and graphs to track trends in your spending and saving
Starting:
- Monday 18th September 2023 to Monday 9th October 2023 – 10:00 to 12:00
- Monday 13th November 2023 to Monday 4th December 2023 – 10:00 to 12:00
- Monday 26th February 2024 to Monday 18th March 2024 – 10:00 to 12:00
Course fee: FREE
To find out more about the course:
For further information and to enrol contact Dawn Townsend.
Email: dawn.townsend@reading.gov.uk
Mobile Number: 07885814239
All classes will take place at New Directions College, 330 Northumberland Avenue Reading RG2 8DH.