Improve your maths

Maths solutions
A series of short video clips demonstrating how experienced teachers tackle a range of algebra problems
Maths quizzes
Practise your understanding of algebra with this selection of diagnostic tests
Mathtutor
Video tutorials, diagnostic tests and activities on a variety of algebra areas
Khan Academy
A comprehensive collection of further demonstration videos and worked algebra examples.

Maths solutions
A series of short video clips demonstrating how experienced teachers tackle a range of calculus problems
Maths quizzes
Practise solving calculus problems with this selection of diagnostic tests
Mathtutor: differentiation and integration
Video tutorials, diagnostic tests and activities on calculus
Khan Academy
A comprehensive collection of further demonstration videos and worked examples.

Maths solutions
A series of short video clips demonstrating how experienced teachers tackle a range of complex number problems
Maths quizzes
Practise solving complex number problems with this selection of diagnostic tests
Open University: an introduction to complex numbers
A comprehensive study unit covering defining, manipulating and representing complex numbers geometrically
Wolfram MathWorld
Definitions of mathematical terms related to complex numbers.

Maths solutions
A series of short video clips demonstrating how experienced teachers tackle a range of numeracy, drug calculation and unit conversion problems
Maths quizzes
Practise solving numeracy, drug calculation and unit conversion problems with this selection of diagnostic tests
Queen's University Belfast: Numeracy skills for drug calculations
Demonstrations, worked examples and practice questions on drug calculations.

These three booklets include examples and exercises for you to try.

Maths solutions
A series of short video clips demonstrating how experienced teachers tackle a range of mechanics problems
Maths quizzes
Practise solving mechanics problems with this selection of diagnostic tests
Mathtutor
The geometry and vectors section contains video tutorials, diagnostic tests and activities on basic vector work
The Physics Classroom: Newton's laws of motion and momentum
A collection of explanations of the key concepts in these areas, including some activities to check your understanding.

Maths solutions
A series of short video clips demonstrating how experienced teachers tackle a range of numeracy problems
Maths quizzes
Practise solving numeracy problems with this selection of diagnostic tests
Mathtutor
Video tutorials, diagnostic tests and activities on a variety of numeracy areas
Open University: numbers, units and arithmetic
A comprehensive study unit which explains the basics of numeracy.

Numerical tests booklet (PDF)
A guide to numerical tests, including what to expect from them, what types of questions they are likely to include, and tips on how to tackle them
Card sort activities
A range of activities covering the basic maths you can expect to find in numerical tests
Numeracy refresher booklet.

These two websites feature practice tests similar to those used by many employers. Both sites provide scores and feedback:

Maths solutions
A series of short video clips demonstrating how experienced teachers tackle a range of statistics and probability problems
Khan Academy: Statistics and probability
A comprehensive collection of further demonstration videos and worked examples
MathsRevision.net: A-level statistics revision
Explanations and examples of statistics topics
Statistics glossary.

Maths solutions
A series of short video clips demonstrating how experienced teachers tackle a range of trigonometry and geometry problems
Maths quizzes
Practise solving trigonometry and geometry problems with this selection of diagnostic tests
Mathtutor: geometry and trigonometry
Video tutorials, diagnostic tests and activities on a variety of trigonometry and geometry areas
Khan Academy: geometry and trigonometry
A comprehensive collection of further demonstration videos and worked examples
Open University: geometry
An introductory study unit covering angles, shapes and symmetry, and areas and volumes.

Open University: Maths for science and technology
A comprehensive study unit to help you identify skills gaps and increase your confidence in maths
Mathematical thinking
Fascinating real-life examples of maths in action from the Open University
University of St Andrews: history of maths
Learn more about the background history of mathematics, where it all began and how different cultures use different methods
Study tips from maths students
What works and what doesn't work for actual students.