This summer, adults from the counties of Gwynedd, Denbighshire, Conwy and Anglesey are being invited to bolster their numeracy skills.
They can do it through the Multiply Project run by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.
The project aims to improve adult confidence and usage of numbers in daily life by offering a range of free maths courses across North Wales.
Already this summer people have improved their skills with the project with courses including sewing sessions, bingo games, a beach clean, origami workshops and activities at the Llanrwst Show.
Megan Price, Gwynedd’s curriculum coordinator for Multiply, said: "We have got some really fun things going on over the holidays in community venues and in the college itself."
Among the offerings in Gwynedd are a games night labelled Fun Behind Numbers at Yr Heliwr, Nefyn on July 17, and a DIY Woodwork Session at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Pwllheli on July 31.
In addition, there are various sessions designed to help parents with their children's maths education.
In Denbighshire, the Multiply project is working with businesses and organisations in the area to deliver courses improving numeracy confidence and vital life skills.
A group photo of attendees at the Colwyn Bay beach clean (Image: Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.)
On offer is Blossom & Bloom's "Help Your Child With Maths - Primary School" course, which is to run at 1pm to 3pm on August 15, 22, and 29.
Denbighshire’s engagement coordinator, Alex Carter, said: "This course is for parents who may struggle to understand what is taught in maths lessons, feeling unable to help their child with homework and other key activities.
"We help them understand what is taught on the maths curriculum and, more importantly, how it is taught - this will provide them with the skills and knowledge needed to support their child."
In Conwy, they have coordinated with schools to blend practicality and numeracy in creative workshops open to the entire family.
Joseph Mark Lloyd-Jones, Conwy County’s coordinator, said: "The project strives to promote intergenerational numeracy confidence in the local community.
"Hopefully we can get everyone involved with something that applies to their everyday lives."
On Anglesey, the focus is on creating a "do it yourself" attitude.
The range of opportunities include welding, carpentry, plumbing, basic car mechanics, and various culinary and crafting courses.
Alaw Jones, Anglesey’s coordinator said: "We want to bring numeracy into some engaging activities with the project.
"You often get people who might find it intimidating, so offering a more practical approach could make a huge difference."
The flexible structure allows course content to remain vast and adaptable, while sessions can take place on weekdays, weeknights or weekends.
The Multiply programme also provides the option of working towards a Level 2 qualification, like a GCSE or Essential Skills Wales Application of Number, funded under the Multiply project, to help in pursuing further studies or job opportunities.
The project is supported by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and run by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai in the counties of Gwynedd, Anglesey, Conwy and Denbighshire.
For more information about the courses visit https://www.gllm.ac.uk/multiply.
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