Developing Maths Support

Mathematics and Statistics are relevant to many areas of study but there is a national recognition that students are now entering Higher Education without the basic mathematical skills necessary to underpin their subjects. This problem is particularly acute in technical and science-based subjects but is also an issue for social sciences and business-related courses where statistics and/or financial modelling are required. The lack of basic maths skills can have huge implications for the retention and progression of students on courses with a large mathematical component