Multiply - free maths courses

You could be eligible for free support if you are not confident with numbers.

The Multiply programme

With the cost of living going up and up, now might be just the time to get on with numbers.

If you’re one of the 49% of adults that are underconfident when it comes to anything about maths, you’ll be able to get the support you need in the way you need it from the Multiply programme. From flexible online courses to one-to-one mentoring, learn how you want, when you want.

Multiply has been launched as part of the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme, by the Department for Education (DfE).

Who is it for?

The free numeracy courses are for:

Oxfordshire residents aged 19 and over
individuals that have not achieved a maths GCSE of at least a Grade C or equivalent
individuals who may want to develop numeracy skills for work or progression
individuals that want to brush up and develop their numeracy skills for everyday life.

You’ll be able to access a range of support and courses to be developed throughout the year.

How good are you with numbers?

Not sure what your numeracy level is? Why not find out with a short quiz and get some quick tips.

You can also take part in the National Numeracy Challenge which aims to give you an accurate picture of your everyday maths skills through a few simple to answer questions.

Access free courses from Prevista

Prevista is the prime provider for all engagement and substantive courses offered in Oxfordshire until March 2025. Their courses are a blend of fun and collaboration ensuring learners quick progression in Math abilities.

Video: Multiply your skills

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When I arrived in the UK,

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it's very difficult

to find a good job.

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We don't know what to do,

how, from where to start.

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Everything is very difficult.

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Pritha Paul: My name is Pritha.

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I am a tutor for

Multiply at Prevista.

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I am studying Multiply.

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Multiply.

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I am doing the course

Multiply with Prevista.

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Skills for Life: Multiply

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Pritha Paul: Multiply can range from

one to three days and it is

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aimed towards students to

get them quickly back into

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the job market because it

deals with using calculators,

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how to do your own taxes,

how you're able to help your

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children with their homework.

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I can help with my kids at home.

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The course is very, very good.

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I like math.

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This is good class.

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Pritha, our teacher

from Prevista, she is

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a really nice lady.

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The teachers are very kind.

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I am happy for my

teacher, help for me.

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Start your learning journey

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It's very important

to study, actually.

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Sayantan Bhowal: How we teach math is

we take examples for

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shopping, buying things.

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Pritha Paul: It could also be Multiplying

your confidence with

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numbers, so managing money.

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Sayantan Bhowal: How to do currency exchanges,

monetary transactions.

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I am in

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math level one class.

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This is the basic math.

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Sayantan Bhowal: We take graphs of different

examples, like number of sales

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in a coffee shop, to understand

the differences of subtraction.

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They baked a cake.

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Did you weigh things?

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"Yes".

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Do you understand how much

maths you did in the session?

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And they looked at each other.

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They looked at me going, "no".

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Sayantan Bhowal: This kind of situation

prepares them with maths

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and also with life skills.

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Reach for your dream job

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My real dream job is

actually becoming a lawyer.

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To become a teacher

in the future.

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Security job.

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And like a teacher

and like a police.

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Pritha Paul: Getting them familiarized with

the job environment and the

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job market is our primary goal.

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After the teaching is

finished, the learners can

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then choose to progress

onto any of our AEB courses.

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After this course, I want

to apply for plumber,

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electrician, security courses.

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To apply for masters in law.

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Pritha Paul: I have taught learners

going from very low

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level to very high level.

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And I've seen them get jobs.

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I've seen them come back

to me saying,

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"teacher, thank you

so much for helping me".

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I'm job in the construction.

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Got my driving license.

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I work now with Uber.

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Multiply your possibilities

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I recommend everyone to study.

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Apply for Multiply courses.

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Pritha Paul: Please come to my lesson.

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You are more than welcome here.

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The course itself is free.

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There is nothing that you

need to pay for the course.

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This course is very important.

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Life is really easy.

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I support my family.

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I want all the Afghans that

are coming to the United Kingdom

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to do studies

and reach their goals,

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do the jobs they love.

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They can do everything.

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This is my message

for other people.

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They need to study for that.

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Pritha Paul: Please come and you will

see what difference

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it can make to your lives.

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Skills for life: Multiply

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