The National Numeracy Challenge

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Free help to improve maths skills and confidence

The National Numeracy Challenge is a free, online learning tool designed to help you improve your everyday maths skills in manageable steps whilst building your number confidence.

Join over 600,000 adults who have registered to check their numeracy level and start improving their skills and confidence, anywhere, any time.

The National Numeracy Challenge is based on maths in the real world – at home, work or supporting children. It is free to the user, can be used on any device, including mobile phones and can be installed as an app – simply lookout for the ‘install app’ button when you visit the Challenge.

The Challenge has unique features, including: 

  • Numeracy skills check – a short one to get you started and a longer one to get an accurate gauge of your skills.
  • Learning resources – to help you learn every skill you need to be numerate
  • Attitudes resources – to help make learning maths a bit easier and less stressful 
  • Interactive content – such as videos from beneficiaries, quizzes, myth busters and tips 
  • Resource hubs – supporting children’s education, managing money and work
  • Technology that adapts to your own individual learning level, with 300+ questions

Here is a short video explaining the National Numeracy Challenge. You can start in just 10 minutes, and go at your own pace, when and wherever you like!

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