This document outlines the topics and learning objectives for Unit 1 of an Intermediate 1 mathematics course. The topics covered are basic calculations including percentages, proportions, and rounding; basic geometry including areas, volumes, and circles; formulae including evaluating expressions in words and symbols; and calculations in context including money and currency conversions. Students are expected to gain proficiency in basic mathematical operations, geometric shapes, using formulae, and applying math concepts to real world money and exchange rate scenarios by the end of the unit.

1. Intermediate 1 Unit 1 1.1 Basic Calculations 1.2 Basic Geometry 1.4 Formulae 1.5 Calculations in Context

2. Intermediate 1 - Unit 1 1.1 Basic Calculations By the end of this topic you should be able to… Find a percentage of a quantity Express one quantity as a percentage of another Round calculations to a given degree of accuracy Solve simple problems on direct proportion

3. Intermediate 1 - Unit 1 1.2 Basic Geometry By the end of this topic you should be able to… find the areas of simple composite shapes find the volumes of cubes and cuboids find the area and circumference of a circle

4. Intermediate 1 - Unit 1 1.3 Formulae By the end of this topic you should be able to… evaluate expressions evaluate formulae expressed in words evaluate simple formulae expressed in symbols

5. Intermediate 1 - Unit 1 1.4 Calculations in context By the end of this topic you should be able to… carry out calculations involving money in appropriate social contexts use exchange rates to convert from pounds sterling to foreign currency / foreign currency to pounds sterling