The Maths Challenge
The ACL Maths challenge aims to inspire people to think more about how numeracy can improve their lives, day-to-day and at work.
How is maths used for life?
Improving your maths skills could make your day-to-day life easier. Maths is used for a variety of tasks, for example:
Budgeting and finding the best deals
Managing your time and planning ahead
Measuring the correct quantity of medicines
Cooking, baking and buying ingredients
Measuring for DIY projects
How is maths used for work?
Improving your maths skills could make your working life easier. Maths is used for a variety of tasks, for example:
Hairdressing: Estimating hair lengths
Marketing: Deciding on the best way to show data
Decorating: Working out the materials needed for a project
Healthcare: Calculating medicine quantities
Childcare: Ensuring you have the correct staff ratio
Maths Courses
Maths Courses
Whatever your reason to improve your Maths skills, we can help! Our Maths courses are free to those who do not currently hold a grade C or 4 (or above) in this subject.
Multiply Courses
Multiply is a fully funded program to help support you, your family and community become more confident with maths and numeracy.
Free Downloads
Colour By Sums
The rise of adult colouring books has shown that time spent colouring can help you to unwind. Get creative and improve your maths skills at the same time.
Decision Dice
Whether you’re wondering what to have for dinner or what to do at the weekend, a decision dice can help! Write an option on each side of the dice and design as you wish.
Origami Dog
Have a go at this origami dog craft, all you need is a piece of paper and a pen to add decoration. Origami has benefits, including improved concentration and reduced stress.
Sudoku
Fill in the grid with numbers from 1 to 9. Each number should not be repeated in each vertical or horizontal line or in each of the smaller 3 by 3 grids marked out by the bolder lines.
Monthly Budget Planner
This monthly budget planner can help you to calculate the total amount of money you have coming in and going out each month.
Number Wordsearch
Calculate the sums and find the answer written in the wordsearch. Practice your maths and English skills at the same time with this number wordsearch.
