Maths and stats skills
Maths resource sheets
Calculator skills checklist PDF, 458.92 KB
Fractions - general concepts PDF, 374.28 KB
Fraction, decimal and percentage conversions PDF, 610.4 KB
Fractions, decimals and percentages I PDF, 656.07 KB
Fractions, decimals and percentages II PDF, 685.65 KB
Long division practise PDF, 439.76 KB
Metric conversion summary PDF, 564.88 KB
Order of operations - Sheet I PDF, 674.67 KB & Sheet II PDF, 408.24 KB
Percentage summary - the decimal approach PDF, 599.52 KB
Percentage summary - the fraction approach PDF, 662.36 KB
Rates and ratios PDF, 596.39 KB
Rates and ratios summary PDF, 606.7 KB
Scientific notation - Measurement and accuracy PDF, 659.76 KB & Significant figures and rounding PDF, 690.71 KB
SI Units and conversions PDF, 674.38 KB
Algebra to solve word problems PDF, 378.37 KB
Changing the subject of a formula PDF, 305.32 KB
Collecting like terms PDF, 758.85 KB
Equations with a single exponent PDF, 637.27 KB
Expanding and factorising PDF, 596.63 KB
Solving basic equations PDF, 627.69 KB
Solving quadratic equations PDF, 749.02 KB
Exponential functions PDF, 785.37 KB
Indices (exponents) PDF, 607.45 KB
Indices and logarithms I PDF, 701.97 KB
Indices and logarithms II PDF, 764.88 KB
Logarithms for ACFI1003 Sheet 1 PDF, 609.93 KB & Sheet 2 PDF, 609.96 KB
Solving exponential equations for ACFI PDF, 599.08 KB
Solving log and exponential equations for ACFI PDF, 394.1 KB
Calculating unknown angles PDF, 645.24 KB
Calculating unknown sides PDF, 678.77 KB
Coordinate geometry PDF, 692.63 KB
Further trigonometry PDF, 853.8 KB
Graphing functions PDF, 1908.18 KB
Graphing linear equations PDF, 1023.19 KB
Graphing sine functions PDF, 658.24 KB
Straight lines and linear equations PDF, 890.76 KB
Differentiation exercises - Sheet 1 PDF, 597.61 KB & Sheet 2 PDF, 600.75 KB
How to study Maths, and Maths in different settings
Complex intravenous calculations - flowchart PDF, 430.58 KB
Getting Ahead in Mathematics
The Getting Ahead in Mathematics (GAIM) series of websites provides instructional videos and information on a range of topic areas:
- GAIM Preparatory - MATH1001
- GAIM Foundational - MATH1002
- GAIM 1 - MATH1110
- GAIM 2 - MATH1120
- GAIM 2310 - MATH2310
- GAIM1510 - MATH1510
Stats
Stats Tuneup
Provides an overview of key statistical concepts and methods. Includes videos, practice questions and worked solutions.
NUPrep Bridging courses
NUPrep Bridging courses offers FREE academic preparation and support for all University of Newcastle students in the weeks leading up to each Semester.
We offer courses to help you with skills needed for maths and science courses at different levels to suit your needs.
- Foundation – Great for beginners and/or students going into an Enabling Pathways program.
- Introductory Undergraduate – For degrees with maths/science listed in the assumed and/or recommended knowledge.
- Core Undergraduate – For degrees that include core science/maths courses.
If you aren't confident with maths, you are encouraged to start with a Foundation course, before completing the Introductory and then Core course as recommended for your program.
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