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Where to get more help with using and interpreting tables, graphs, percentages, and with other aspects of numerical work.
Further reading
The Good Study Guide, by Andrew Northedge, published by The Open University, 2005, ISBN 0 7492 59744.
Chapter 4 is entitled ‘Working with numbers? and covers reading and describing tables, diagrams and graphs. Other chapters are entitled: ‘Reading and note taking?, ‘Other ways of studying?, ‘What is good writing??, ‘How to write essays?, and ‘Preparing for examinations?.
The Sciences Good Study Guide, by Andrew Northedge, Jeff Thomas, Andrew Lane, Alice Peasgood, published by The Open University, 1997, ISBN 0 7492 341 1 3.
More mathematical and science-based than The Good Study Guide. Chapter titles are: ‘Getting started?, ‘Reading and making notes?, ‘Working with diagrams?, ‘Learning and using mathematics?, ‘Working with numbers and symbols?, ‘Different ways of studying?, ‘Studying with a computer?, ‘Observing and experimenting?, ‘Writing and tackling examinations?. There are 100 pages of maths help on: calculations, negative numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, approximations and uncertainties, powers and roots, scientific notation, formulas and algebra, interpreting and drawing graphs, perimeters, areas and volumes.
Countdown to Mathematics Volumes 1 & 2, by Lynne Graham and David Sargent, published by Addison-Wesley, Slough, 1981, ISBN 0 201 13730 5 and ISBN: 0 201 13731 3 respectively.
This is a useful next stage after any of the above. Volume 1 includes an introduction to algebra. Volume 2 covers equations, trigonometry, indices and logarithms.
Teach Yourself Basic Mathematics, by Alan Graham, published by Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1995, ISBN 0 340 64418 4.
A book aimed at a more general (i.e. non-OU) audience is in two parts: ‘Understanding the basics? and ‘Maths in action?.
Simple Statistics: A course book for the social sciences, by Frances Clegg, published by Cambridge University Press 1990 ISBN 0 521 28802 9.
Teach Yourself Algebra, by P Abbott and Hugh Neill, published by Hodder and Stoughton, London 1996, ISBN 0 340 65847 9.
An elementary introduction which covers the algebra required for applications of maths to engineering etc.
The Complete A?Z Mathematics Handbook, 2nd edition, by John Berry, Ted Graham, Jenny Sharp and Elizabeth Berry, published by Hodder and Stoughton, London 2000, ISBN 0 340 78030 4.
The ideas, terms and concepts of mathematics are clearly explained. A useful reference book.
Tapping into Mathematics with the TI-83 Graphics Calculator, by Barry Galpin and Alan Graham, published by Addison Wesley Longman Ltd, 1997, ISBN 0 201 17547 9.
This book teaches you how to use a graphics calculator and covers some basic mathematics and statistics. However, if you have studied MU120 you will already have received this material.
Sources of further help
Local colleges and schools
The local newspaper is a source of reference here, or your local library. Alternatively, most schools and colleges nowadays have evening or daytime courses that are open to adult learners. Many of them will have an advice point, so that you can telephone or drop in to discuss what you are looking for. A number of open learning centres are also a source of self-assessment tests and open learning materials.
LearnDirect
This is a telephone line that was set up to help adults to find out about local provision of further and higher education courses. The number is 0800 100 900. Lines are open 08.00 to 22.00 everyday. Calls are free. There is also a comprehensive web site at http://www.learndirect.co.uk
Scottish Learning Network
The Scottish Learning Network at http://www.globalweb.co.uk/sln.html is a gateway to information, guidance, assessment and on-line education and training opportunities in Scotland.
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