Pupils should be able to:

• Save files in appropriate formats and create a hierarchical folder structure.
• Recognise that the rules contained within a model determine its output, and make more complex predictions based on several variables.
• Amend existing simple models by changing variables and formulae.
• Identify whether a model has an appropriate set of variables to make it suitable for a particular purpose, and assess its accuracy by comparing its outcomes with those from other sources.
• Use digital communications for the sharing and collaborative development of ideas for a variety of purposes.
• Work in a safe and responsible way when communicating with others.
• Gather and use feedback to inform future work.

Pupils should be taught to:

• Understand financial terms.
• Input information into a spreadsheet and analyse the results, selecting best choices.
• Make decisions regarding quantities and break-even points.
• Design a spreadsheet for themselves based on an example model.