ABSTRACT

Maths for the Building Trades provides students of all ages with an easy-to-understand guide to the fundamental mathematics that is required in their area of study and beyond. It can be used as a learning programme on its own or in conjunction with the textbooks associated with their chosen trade.

The book assumes only a minimum level of mathematical knowledge and thoroughly covers the basic rules. It then goes on to fully explain some of the more complex areas in which the student will be required to demonstrate competence.

chapter Chapter 1|6 pages

A few basic rules

chapter Chapter 2|8 pages

Calculators

chapter Chapter 3|16 pages

Decimal numbers

chapter Chapter 4|13 pages

Fractions

chapter Chapter 5|7 pages

Measurement

chapter Chapter 6|14 pages

Squares, powers and scientific notation

chapter Chapter 7|17 pages

Perimeters, areas and volumes

chapter Chapter 8|21 pages

Percentages, interest, ratios and scales

chapter Chapter 9|8 pages

Lines and angles

chapter Chapter 10|21 pages

Triangles and quadrilaterals

chapter Chapter 11|8 pages

Formulae

chapter Chapter 12|9 pages

Problem solving