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Maths doesn't have to be hard.

Struggling with the maths in your course? Puzzled about how to statistically analyse your data? Need to brush up on some maths you've forgotten? See our lessons, worked examples and guidance across key branches of mathematics and statistics. We have divided the basic mathematics and statistics curriculum into 60 Units of work. We have focused on a number of courses, providing the Units of work needed to support the main topics in these courses. Alternatively you can pick out individual units you need for revision and reinforcement. For each Unit of work, we provide an animated powerpoint that covers the key methods needed to understand the concepts covered with illustrative worked examples; we also provide online worked examples that provide the help and support needed to gain confidence and success. Key results and a glossary of terms used is provided for each Unit.

„I was really stressing out about my exams but this programme provided me with the support and exam practice I needed...“

— Audrey Graham, Student

Learn how to tackle the number problems.

The learning platform is designed to help you detect your misconceptions and help you to correct them; mathematics is a very linear subject and often the issues that learners have relate to earlier concepts that have not been fully understood. We hope this resource based facility will help you to move forward by first uncovering earlier mistakes and providing the facility to move forward in a sympathetic and logical way.

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FAQs

Getting access

Is this facility open to anyone?

At the moment it is freely available for anyone but in the future some aspects might be available just to our students or intending students.

How can I register?

If you are not a current at the University of Plymouth, you will need to register to gain access to the resources. Please request access here.

What if I have troubles logging in?

Please email our support team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we'll help you set your account up.

How does it work?

Do I need to cover all the Units for a set course?

No, you can decide which topics you need support with and choose the Units that cover these topics.

How do I know what topics are covered in each Unit?

For each Unit, the learning objectives are stated and you can easily navigate across sections via a menu on the screen.

What can I do if I do not know or understand the notation?

Each Unit has an essential information file which clarifies the notation and key concepts covered in the Unit. You can also send us a question on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Can I get more practice on particular topics?

If you have got through the powerpoint including the fitness checks, you can get plenty more practice by going to the interactive exercises that give both illustrative worked examples and questions where answers are checked and feedback given.

Can I get more help if I am still struggling with a topic or concept?

University students are welcome to contact SUM:UP at: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/learning-development/sum-up External as well as internal users can email CIMT for further help at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What are the levels of topics covered?

We start with basic maths and stats that you would cover in Functional Skills courses and move through GCSE Mathematics, Foundation and Higher Tiers onto A-Level topics in Mathematics, including Algebra, Calculus, Mechanics and Statistics.

Will I be graded?

Is there any external certification for courses or to show progress?

Some courses, such as GCSE, will have external assessment available and Units will be badged to show completing of the Unit of work; in future, we plan to provide certification based on online assessment.

Are there any grades given at the end of each lesson?

There are no formal grades given for completion.

Will this impact my application?

This can will benefit your application process by preparing you for any formal examination.

Any questions left?

Don't hesitate to send us any questions you may have on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or using the contact below.

It’s Our Goal to Help You Succeed