Application of Number Level 2

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability to: set their use of application of number skills in the context of at least one activity that covers all of the assessment criteria. Calculations will involve two or more steps and a more demanding range of techniques and understanding. They will be expected to know how to work with numbers of any size, including addition and subtraction of fractions, calculations involving area and volumes, ratio, unit conversions, percentages and scaling, as well as the use of formulae and graphs.

Application of Number Level 3

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability to: be responsible for planning and carrying through their use of application of number in the context of one or more activities, including handling data from a large data set (usually over 50 items). Calculations will involve several stages and involve the use of compound units and powers, as well as using formulae. Candidates will need to justify their approaches and methods, in addition to presenting their findings.

Communication Level 2

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability to: give a short talk, and contribute to a discussions by using more varied vocabulary and helping to move things forward. They should be able to select relevant reading material from different sources and be able to use more advanced reading skills, both in order to follow lines of reasoning in lengthier documents and to summarise information. They must show they can adjust the structure and style of writing in different types of document, and show they are capable of using complex sentences that are correctly spelt and punctuated.

Communication Level 3

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate the ability to: balance a number of points simultaneously, while evaluating the relative importance of each. They will need to show they are sensitive to the contributions of others, develop points and ideas and actively encourage others to participate. In making presentations, they should show a clear sense of purpose and be able to engage their audiences attention.