7 Mathematical skills
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- 2024
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- 7
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Topic 1
1 Arithmetic and numerical computation
Objectives in this topic
1A Decimal-form numbers
Recognise and use numbers in decimal form.
1B Standard-form numbers
Recognise and use numbers in standard form.
1C Ratios, fractions, percentages, powers and roots
Use ratios, fractions, percentages, powers and roots.
1D Estimate simple calculations
Estimate the results of simple calculations without using a calculator.
Topic 2
2 Handling data
Objectives in this topic
2A Significant figures
Use an appropriate number of significant figures.
2B Arithmetic mean
Understand and find the arithmetic mean (average).
2C Bar charts
Construct and interpret bar charts.
2D Frequency tables, diagrams and histograms
Construct and interpret frequency tables, diagrams and histograms.
2E Sampling scientific data
Understand the principles of sampling as applied to scientific data.
2F Simple probability
Understand simple probability.
2G Mode and median
Understand the terms mode and median.
2H Scatter diagrams
Use a scatter diagram to identify a pattern or trend between two variables.
2I Order-of-magnitude calculations
Make order-of-magnitude calculations.
Topic 3
3 Algebra
Objectives in this topic
3B Change the subject of an equation
Change the subject of an equation.
3C Substitute values with units
Substitute numerical values into algebraic equations using appropriate units for physical quantities.
3D Solve simple algebraic equations
Solve simple algebraic equations.
Topic 4
4 Graphs
Objectives in this topic
4A Graphical and numerical forms
Translate information between graphical and numerical form.
4C Plot two variables
Plot two variables, discrete or continuous, from experimental or other data.
4D Slope and intercept
Determine the slope and intercept of a linear graph.
Topic 5
5 Geometry and trigonometry
Objectives in this topic
5C Areas, surface areas and volumes
Calculate areas of triangles and rectangles, and surface areas and volumes of cubes.