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Cambridge IGCSE Geography

S.4Mathematical skills

Mathematical skills in Cambridge IGCSE Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. S.4.1Use number, area, scale, standard notation and significant figures.
  2. S.4.2Calculate and use mean, median, mode, range, percentages, ratios and proportions.
  3. S.4.3Describe relationships and trends, interpolate and extrapolate, and identify weaknesses in statistical presentations.

Lessons

  • Statistics and data analysis in geography

    40 min

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Mathematical skills: sample question

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A town's population grew from 3 200 to 4 000. What is the percentage increase?

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