Key Stage 4 (GCSE) · Years 10-11 · Number · Measures and accuracy
N15round numbers and measures to an appropriate degree of accuracy (e.g. to a specified number of decimal places or significant figures); use inequality notation to specify simple error intervals due to truncation or rounding
GCSE subject content
GCSE specifications in mathematics should require students to round numbers and measures to an appropriate degree of accuracy (e.g. to a specified number of decimal places or significant figures); use inequality notation to specify simple error intervals due to truncation or rounding
Tier: This item is set in standard type: all students develop confidence and competence with it. The clause “use inequality notation to specify simple error intervals due to truncation or rounding” is underlined (assessed for all students).
Source: Department for Education, GCSE mathematics: subject content and assessment objectives. Crown copyright information reproduced under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
uk-gcse-ma-n-15. The DfE numbers this item 15 within Number; the N15 form follows the awarding bodies' convention.Relevant worksheets
These resources support parts of the requirement. They are not presented as a complete assessment of every clause.
Related teaching units
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