Countdown to Mathematics has been written to help self-study students to revise & practise basic skills in arithmetic algebra geometry graphs & trigonometry. The nine teaching modules in Countdown to Mathematics have been split into two separate books. Volume 1 consists of Modules 1-4 & concentrates on basic mathematical skills. It deals with arithmetic simple algebra how to plot & read graphs & the representation of data. Where possible the techniques are illustrated with real-world applications. Volume 2 consists of Modules 5-9 & covers geometry graphs trigonometry & algebra.. The emphasis here is on the manipulative skills which are necessary for most mathematical courses beyond GCSE standard.