All Diploma Programme chemistry students should be able to:

• perform the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

• carry out calculations involving means, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios, approximations and reciprocals

• use standard notation (for example, 3.6 × 106)

• use direct and inverse proportion

• solve simple algebraic equations

• plot graphs (with suitable scales and axes) and sketch graphs

• interpret graphs, including the significance of gradients, changes in gradients, intercepts and areas

• interpret data presented in various forms (for example, bar charts, histograms and pie charts).