Students should be revising and ensuring they are confident of passing the unit test on Expressions and Formulae. The test is designed to assess whether students have met the standards for  the outcomes below.

Outcome 1
The learner will:
1. Use mathematical operational skills linked to expressions and formulae by:
1.1 Applying numerical skills to simplify surds/expressions using the laws of indices
1.2 Applying algebraic skills to manipulate expressions
1.3 Applying algebraic skills to algebraic fractions
1.4 Applying geometric skills linked to the use of formulae

Outcome 2
The learner will:
2. Use mathematical reasoning skills linked to expressions and formulae by:
2.1 Interpreting a situation where mathematics can be used and identifying a valid strategy
2.2 Explaining a solution and/or relating it to context.

[ Available from: http://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/CfE_Unit_N5_Mathematics_ExpressionsandFormulae.pdf ]