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7 Mathematical skills

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  1. 1 Arithmetic and numerical computation

    1. 1A Decimal-form numbers

      Recognise and use numbers in decimal form.

    2. 1B Standard-form numbers

      Recognise and use numbers in standard form.

    3. 1C Ratios, fractions, percentages, powers and roots

      Use ratios, fractions, percentages, powers and roots.

    4. 1D Estimate simple calculations

      Estimate the results of simple calculations without using a calculator.

  2. 2 Handling data

    1. 2A Significant figures

      Use an appropriate number of significant figures.

    2. 2B Arithmetic mean

      Understand and find the arithmetic mean (average).

    3. 2C Bar charts

      Construct and interpret bar charts.

    4. 2D Frequency tables, diagrams and histograms

      Construct and interpret frequency tables, diagrams and histograms.

    5. 2E Sampling scientific data

      Understand the principles of sampling as applied to scientific data.

    6. 2F Simple probability

      Understand simple probability.

    7. 2G Mode and median

      Understand the terms mode and median.

    8. 2H Scatter diagrams

      Use a scatter diagram to identify a pattern or trend between two variables.

    9. 2I Order-of-magnitude calculations

      Make order-of-magnitude calculations.

  3. 3 Algebra

    1. 3B Change the subject of an equation

      Change the subject of an equation.

    2. 3C Substitute values with units

      Substitute numerical values into algebraic equations using appropriate units for physical quantities.

    3. 3D Solve simple algebraic equations

      Solve simple algebraic equations.

  4. 4 Graphs

    1. 4A Graphical and numerical forms

      Translate information between graphical and numerical form.

    2. 4C Plot two variables

      Plot two variables, discrete or continuous, from experimental or other data.

    3. 4D Slope and intercept

      Determine the slope and intercept of a linear graph.

  5. 5 Geometry and trigonometry

    1. 5C Areas, surface areas and volumes

      Calculate areas of triangles and rectangles, and surface areas and volumes of cubes.