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Open University - Numbers, units and arithmetic

Open University: Do fractions and decimals make you apprehensive about maths? Do you lack confidence in dealing with numbers? If so, then this free course, Numbers, units and arithmetic, is for you. The course will explain the basics of working with positive and negative numbers and how to multiply and divide with fractions and decimals.

Provider: www.open.edu
Price
Free
Last checked 2/5/2026
Duration
Up to 1 day
3-10h
Level
Beginner
General
Format
Not specified
General
What you’ll learn
  • Course learning outcomes After studying this course, you should be able to: write whole numbers and decimals in place-value columns and compare their sizes multiply and divide whole numbers and decimals by 10, 100, 1000 and so on indicate given fractions on a diagram and find equivalent fractions for a given fraction mark numbers on a number line choose appropriate units for a given purpose.
Certification
certificate
Assessment
quiz
Format
Not specified