Being able to recognise, describe and use these patterns is an important skill that helps you to tackle a wide variety of different problems. This free course, Starting with maths: Patterns and formulas, explores some of these patterns, from ancient number patterns to the latest mathematical research.

Course learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

• Visualise problems using pictures and diagrams
• Recognise patterns in a variety of different situations
• Use a word formula to help solve a problem
• Derive simple word formulas, for example for use in a spreadsheet
• Use doing and undoing diagrams to change formulas round.