How to Solve Maths Problems in Your Daily Life
Do you feel you wished you had paid more attention at school to your maths lessons? Here is a short course that will provide an introduction to the fundamentals providing you with the tools to apply these concepts in real-world situations.
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Mon 06 Oct
- TEC-subsidised course fee for qualifying learners $25.00 incl. GST
- $80.00 incl. GST
Sessions
Session 1
Mon 06 Oct 19:00 - Mon 06 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 2
Mon 13 Oct 19:00 - Mon 13 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 3
Mon 20 Oct 19:00 - Mon 20 Oct 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Session 4
Mon 03 Nov 19:00 - Mon 03 Nov 21:00At Selwyn College, Auckland.Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) course fee subsidy
This course offers a course fee subsidy through funding from the TEC for:
- NZ citizens;
- Those who hold a residency-class visa;
- Individuals granted refugee status;
- In some cases spouses of NZ citizens and permanent migrants may also qualify - please contact the office to enquire.
Conditions:
- Registrants must be aged 16 years or older.
- Registrants must not be currently enrolled at a secondary school.
- You should attend at least 80% of your classes to qualify for a fee subsidy.
- We need to collect extra information such as age, ethnicity, educational achievement and gender for statistical purposes.
- You must provide evidence of NZ citizenship, residency or refugee status.
If you are unable to meet these conditions, please contact the office to discuss your situation. The subsidised course fee is $25.
About the course
This course is designed for individuals who may have struggled with math in school but now need to apply math concepts in their daily life. Whether you're managing a budget, planning meals, calculating discounts, or measuring for a home project, math plays a crucial role in everyday tasks. In a supportive, no-pressure environment, you'll build foundational skills and gain confidence in using math to solve practical problems.
Throughout this course, you’ll explore essential concepts like basic arithmetic, percentages, measurement, budgeting, and time management. Real-life examples and hands-on exercises will help you see how math is not only useful but also an integral part of your daily activities. You’ll work through relatable situations like calculating the total cost of a shopping trip, understanding how interest works on loans.
By the end of the course, you'll feel more comfortable using math to navigate the challenges of daily life and make more informed decisions. No previous math experience is required—just a willingness to learn and a desire to improve your everyday skills.
Course outline
The course will include the following:
- Understanding GST
- Calculating discounts and mark-ups and mark-downs
- Percentages
- Fractions
- Mortgage Interest
- Fixed costs and variables
What to bring
Pen and paper. Bring a basic calculator or a scientific calculator if available (or your mobile phone will have one ).
