6 Mathematical skills
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- 2024
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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.
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.
2F Simple probability
Understand simple probability.
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
3A Inequality and proportionality symbols
Understand and use the symbols <, >, ∝ and ~.
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.
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.
4B Linear relationships
Understand that y = mx + c represents a linear relationship.
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.
4E Tangents and rate of change
Understand, draw and use a curve tangent's slope as a measure of rate of change.