Specification References: N2.7h N2.7h Calculate with fractions, decimals and percentages, including reverse percentage calculations. |
This reference includes all the requirements of N2.7 and some additional requirements for the Higher tier only.
This is part of the core number work required across all units.
The core number work will be assessed so that it is linked to other specification references within this unit.
Numbers used on Unit 2 will be appropriate to non-calculator methods.
In unit 2 reverse percentage problems will be restricted to using numbers consistents with non-calculator skills.
Candidates will not be required to calculate repeated percentage change or compound interest in this unit. These are assessed in Unit 1 only.
Candidates should be able to calculate 1% and 10% of quantities as a starting point.