Adult Learners' Guide to Numeracy

Adult Learners' Guide to Numeracy
Author: Geoff Mainwaring
Publisher: Chambers Harrap Pub Limited
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2007
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9780550103215

Chambers Adult Learners' Guide to Numeracy is a completely new book aimed at adults who lack confidence in their numeracy skills. The book provides users with an understanding of the key concepts and methods, then applies them in real-world situations such as calculating distances or working out interest payments. The two-colour text is clearly and spaciously laid out, and plentiful examples, diagrams, and exercises reinforce all the learning points. The book is based around the 'Skills for Life' numeracy curriculum created by the Department for Education and Skills and its author, Geoff Mainwaring, is a highly experienced teacher and lecturer in numeracy.

Getting into Nursing

Getting into Nursing
Author: Karen Elcock
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2022-02-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 152978557X

Considering a career in nursing and want to understand what is involved? Ready to take the plunge and looking for advice on choosing a course and succeeding in your application? This book has been written for you. Why do you need this book? · Learn what it is like to be a nurse today and what you’ll need to get there, from personal qualities and values to practical work experience and entry requirements · Understand the different routes into nursing and how to choose the right field · Practical advice and activities help you to write a compelling application and practise for your interview · Top tips from students, lecturers and nurses provide an insight into what to expect from the process, and how to avoid common pitfalls

Chambers Adult Learner's Guide to Spelling

Chambers Adult Learner's Guide to Spelling
Author: Anne Betteridge
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2011
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780550102249

Chambers Adult Learners' Guide to Spelling is not about all those turgid 'spelling rules'. Instead, it presents a practical routine that teaches learners strategies to conquer any word they find difficult and learn it for life. This new edition comes in a handy, more accessible format. The two-colour text is clearly and spaciously laid out, and plentiful examples, activities and illustrations reinforce the skills being learned.

Understanding Maths

Understanding Maths
Author: Graham Lawler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 9781842850862

Written by an experienced maths teacher, this book will help you master number and data handling. Whether you are just starting at college or university, or a mature student, it explains all you need to know.

Chambers Adult Learner's Dictionary

Chambers Adult Learner's Dictionary
Author: Ian Brookes
Publisher: Chambers Harrap Pub Limited
Total Pages: 658
Release: 2005
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780550101822

Chambers Adult Learners' Dictionary is a response to calls from teachers of adults for a clear, easy-to-use dictionary that neither intimidates nor patronizes adults who are learning literacy skills. It provides comprehensive coverage of words essential for adult jobs, relationships and lifestyles, while bold headwords and an exceptionally clear layout make the information easy to locate and read. Chambers Adult Learners' Dictionary has been designed and compiled with the advice of basic-skills tutors, ensuring that it meets the particular needs of adult learners and their teachers.

Developing Adult Literacy

Developing Adult Literacy
Author: Juliet McCaffery
Publisher: Oxfam
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0855985968

This book will help those who plan and develop literacy initiatives; using case studies from literacy programmes in many countries including Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mali, Nigeria, the Philippines and Uganda, it demonstrates the importance of literacy, its power to improve lives, and the role literacy plays in social and economic development.

Numeracy in Children's Nursing

Numeracy in Children's Nursing
Author: Arija Parker
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2015-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 111848861X

Numeracy in Children’s Nursing and Healthcare is a handy, practical book which highlights the importance of numbers, numeracy and calculations in children’s nursing practice, instilling nursing students and qualified nurses with confidence and competence when working with numbers and calculating drug doses. This accessible guide covers all aspects of numeracy from basic skills through to complex drug administration, and provides case studies throughout enabling the reader to apply the theory to practice. Each chapter adopts the same accessible and easy-to-follow format, featuring learning outcomes, a case scenario, key numeracy information, hints and tips, activities and exercises, and a glossary of terms.

Perspectives on Adults Learning Mathematics

Perspectives on Adults Learning Mathematics
Author: D. Coben
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2006-05-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 030647221X

This is the first book to explore adult mathematics education. It aims to situate research and practice in adults learning mathematics within the wider field of lifelong learning and lifelong education. Topics covered include: mathematics and common sense; statistical literacy and numeracy; new theories on learning mathematics; mathematical competences for the workplace; ethnomathematics; and the training of tutors