The information below has been taken from the specification of BTEC National Diploma. Hopefully, this will give you an insight into what Business Calculations is all about.
This unit provides a basis for revision and an introduction to more complex arithmetical
calculations and mathematical tools and techniques.
This unit will provide learners with a good foundation for progression into further skills in the
areas of programming and logic within the overall qualification. Learners will be expected to
apply a range of mathematical tools to include integers and indices, simple formulae, the use of
geometry, tables, graphs and accounting procedures.
It is perceived that this unit will complement the .application of number. key skill with the
addition of adding depth and breadth to any existing numerical knowledge.
This unit presents opportunities to demonstrate key skills in application of number,
communication and information technology.
This is an internally assessed unit.
Summary of learning outcomes
To achieve this unit a learner must:
1 Apply a range of numerical tools for data manipulation purposes
2 Use geometrical tools and techniques
3 Demonstrate the ability to represent data in graphical formats
4 Use a range of accounting tools and techniques.
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Numerical tools for data manipulation |
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Arithmetical calculations: add, subtract, multiply and divide integers, fractions and decimal quantities |
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Logical operators: truth tables and Boolean algebra |
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Manipulation using tables: frequency tables, arrays, manipulating rows and columns, storing information in tabular format |
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Geometrical tools and techniques |
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Terminology: two and three dimensional figures, properties of geometrical figures |
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Scaling: produce scaled drawings |
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Elevations: identify geometrical figures from different elevations |
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Represent data in graphical formats |
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Formats: bar, chart, pie, scatter, line and 3D |
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Techniques: linear functions, determination of the equation of a straight line, quadratic functions, quadratic equations |
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Accounting tools and techniques |
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Accounting concepts: purchase, sales and nominal ledgers, debtors and creditors, expense and capital accounts, double entry |
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Documentation: profit and loss account, trial balance sheet, balance sheet |
Assessment guidance
This unit is internally assessed
In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all of the learning outcomes for the unit.
The criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass this unit.
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use a range of basic arithmetical calculations |
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perform complex arithmetical calculations on a |
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provide accurate workings which illustrate a |
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provide a description for a truth table |
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large data set |
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logical approach to your calculations |
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understand the importance of scale and dimension in geometry |
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apply a range of logical operators to a large data set |
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ensure that all graphical representations are in a professional format with full justifications |
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create a bar graph create a line graph |
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produce two and three dimensional geometrical figures provide evidence of using a range of graphical |
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work independently to problem solve critically analyse the function of accounting templates and the benefits they bring to the |
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prepare a profit and loss account and a balance |
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formats with justification as to their selection |
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process of preparing financial accounts. |
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sheet for a given set of data. |
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provide full justifications as to where the data |
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has come from in your profit and loss account |
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and balance sheet templates. |
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©Owen Davies, 2007
BTEC National Diploma Business Calculations Author Information Feedback Staff