Specification points

SQA National 5 Applications of Mathematics C844 75

34 points in 6 topics, with SQA's codes and titles.

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1 Numeracy skills

1.1 Selecting and using appropriate numerical notation and units
1.2 Selecting and carrying out calculations
1.3 Recording measurements using a scale on an instrument
1.4 Interpreting measurements and the results of calculations to make decisions
1.5 Justifying decisions by using the results of measurements and calculations

2 Financial skills

2.1 Analysing a financial position using budget information
2.2 Analysing and interpreting factors affecting income
2.3 Determining the best deal
2.4 Converting between several currencies
2.5 Investigating the impact of interest rates on savings and borrowing

3 Statistical skills

3.1 Using statistics to investigate risk and its impact
3.2 Using a combination of statistical information presented in different diagrams
3.3 Using statistics to analyse and compare data sets
3.4 Drawing a line of best fit from given data

4 Measurement skills

4.1 Calculating a quantity
4.2 Constructing a scale drawing, including choosing a scale
4.3 Planning a navigation course
4.4 Carrying out efficient container packing
4.5 Using precedence tables to plan tasks
4.6 Solving a problem involving time management
4.7 Considering the effects of tolerance

5 Geometric skills

5.1 Investigating a situation involving gradient
5.2 Solving a problem involving a composite shape
5.3 Solving a problem involving the volume of a composite solid
5.4 Using Pythagoras’ theorem

6 Graphical data and probability skills

6.1 Extracting and interpreting data from different graphical forms
6.2 Making and justifying decisions using evidence from the interpretation of data
6.3 Making and justifying decisions based on probability