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Home Tuition Scotland is Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders largest home tuition provider. Since 1994, we’ve been preparing Mathematics students for Standard Grade Mathematics exams, Intermediate Mathematics exams, National 4 Mathematics exams, National 5 Mathematics exams and Higher Mathematics exams.

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OUTCOME 1
Perform straightforward calculations in a social context.
Performance criteria
(a) Calculate net earnings given salary, details of incentive schemes and details of deductions.
(b) Calculate the tax deduction given details of earnings, allowances and rates of tax.
(c) Solve problems involving the interpretation of information presented in a loan repayment table.

OUTCOME 2
Design and interpret logic diagrams.
Performance criteria
(a) Construct and interpret a tree diagram.
(b) Interpret and use a flowchart which contains two decision boxes.
(c) Design a spreadsheet.

OUTCOME 3
Use formulae in applications.
Performance criteria
(a) Interpret and use a formula expressed in words in an application.
(b) Interpret and use a formula expressed in symbols in an application.

Evidence requirements
Although there are various ways of demonstrating achievement of Outcomes 1, 2 and 3, evidence
would normally be presented in the form of a closed book test under controlled conditions. Examples
of such tests are contained in the National Assessment Bank.
In assessments, candidates are required to show their working in carrying out algorithms and
processes.

OUTCOME 4
Undertake a short statistical assignment.
Performance criteria
(a) Illustrate (tabulate) data
(b) Analyse the data.
(c) Communicate conclusions.

Evidence requirements
Using the statistical content listed in the detailed content on page 19, the assignment must satisfy the
performance criteria. A report on the project is required from each individual candidate. This report
may include sets of data, graphs, computer printout, calculated statistics, consideration of probability
and a conclusion. Examples of assignments are contained in the National Assessment Bank.
In assessments, candidates are required to show their working in carrying out algorithms and
processes.

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