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6 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.

  2. 2 Handling data

    1. Use an appropriate number of significant figures.

    2. Understand and find the arithmetic mean (average).

    3. Construct and interpret bar charts.

    4. Understand simple probability.

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

    6. Make order-of-magnitude calculations.

  3. 3 Algebra

    1. Understand and use the symbols <, >, ∝ and ~.

    2. Change the subject of an equation.

    3. Substitute numerical values into algebraic equations using appropriate units.

    4. Solve simple algebraic equations.

  4. 4 Graphs

    1. Translate information between graphical and numerical form.

    2. Understand that y = mx + c represents a linear relationship.

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

    4. Determine the slope and intercept of a linear graph.

    5. Understand, draw and use a curve tangent's slope as a measure of rate of change.