1 Numbers and the number system
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1.1 Integers
understand and use integers (positive, negative and zero)
understand place value
use directed numbers in practical situations e.g. temperatures
order integers
use the four rules of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
use brackets and the hierarchy of operations
use the terms ‘odd’, ‘even’, ’prime numbers’, ‘factors’ and ‘multiples’
identify prime factors, common factors and common multiples
1.2 Fractions
understand and use equivalent fractions, simplifying a fraction by cancelling common factors and expressing it in its simplest form (lowest terms)
understand and use mixed numbers and vulgar fractions
identify common denominators
order fractions and calculate a given fraction of a given quantity
express a given number as a fraction of another number
use common denominators to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers
convert a fraction to a decimal or a percentage
understand and use unit fractions as multiplicative inverses
multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers
1.3 Decimals
use decimal notation
understand place value
order decimals
convert a decimal to a fraction or a percentage Terminating decimals only
recognise that a terminating decimal is a fraction
1.4 Powers and roots
identify square numbers and cube numbers
calculate squares, square roots, cubes and cube roots
use index notation and index laws for multiplication and division of positive and negative integer powers including zero
express integers as a product of powers of prime factors
find highest common factors (HCF) and lowest common multiples (LCM)
1.5 Set language and notation
understand the definition of a set
use the set notation ∪, ∩, ∈ and ∉, with E for the universal set and ∅ for the empty set
understand the concept of the universal set and the empty set and the symbols for these sets
understand and use the complement of a set, using the notation A'
use Venn diagrams to represent sets
1.6 Percentages
Understand that a percentage is a number of parts per 100.
express a given number as a percentage of another number
express a percentage as a fraction and as a decimal
understand the multiplicative nature of percentages as operators
solve simple percentage problems, including percentage increase and decrease
use reverse percentages In a sale, prices were reduced by 30%. The sale price of an item was £17.50 Calculate the original price of the item
use compound interest and depreciation
1.7 Ratio and proportion
1.7.ARatio notation
use ratio notation, including reduction to its simplest form and its various links to fraction notation Express in the form 1 : n
1.7.BDivide a quantity in a given ratio or ratios Share £416
divide a quantity in a given ratio or ratios Share £416 in the ratio 5 : 3 or 4 : 3 : 1
1.7.CThe process of proportionality to evaluate unknown
use the process of proportionality to evaluate unknown quantities
1.7.DMissing quantities in direct proportion
Calculate an unknown quantity when quantities vary in direct proportion, including completing a value table.
1.7.EWord problems about ratio and proportion
solve word problems about ratio and proportion Including maps and scale diagrams
1.8 Degree of accuracy
round integers to a given power of 10
round to a given number of significant figures or decimal places
identify upper and lower bounds where values are given to a degree of accuracy
Use estimation, including rounding values to one significant figure, to evaluate numerical approximations.
1.9 Standard form
calculate with and interpret numbers in the form a × 10ⁿ, where n is an integer and 1 ≤ a < 10
1.10 Applying number
use and apply number in everyday personal, domestic or community life
Carry out calculations using metric units of mass, length, area, volume and capacity.
Carry out calculations with time and money, including currency conversion.
1.11 Electronic calculators
Use a scientific electronic calculator to determine numerical results.