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Mathematics - General Numeracy

Unit Code: HD42CY002
Level: Two
Credit Value: 6
Unit ID: BZS138
learndirect: HD4
Sector: 14.1
Last registration date: 31/07/2017

This unit is a member of one or more groups of related units.


Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria
The learner will The learner can
1. Perform calculations using whole numbers. (N1/L2.1, 3, 4)
1.1 Read, write, order and compare positive and negative numbers of any size in a practical context.
1.2 Calculate ratio and direct proportion.
1.3 Evaluate expressions and make substitutions in given formulae.
2. Perform calculations using fractions, decimals and percentages. (N2/L2.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10)
2.1 Use fractions and decimals to order and compare amounts or quantities.
2.2 Identify equivalences between fractions, decimals and percentages.
2.3 Evaluate a number as a fraction or percentage of another.
2.4 Use fractions to add and subtract.
2.5 Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals up to three places.
2.6 Find percentage parts of quantities and measurements.
2.7 Use a calculator to calculate using whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.
3. Work with common measures. (MSS1/L2.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
3.1 Calculate with sums of money and convert between currencies.
3.2 Calculate, measure and record time in different formats.
3.3 Estimate, measure and compare length, distance, weight and capacity using metric and, where appropriate, imperial units.
3.4 Estimate, measure and compare temperature, including reading scales and conversion tables.
3.5 Calculate with units of measurement within the same system and between systems.
3.6 Use given formulae for finding perimeters and areas of regular and composite shapes.
3.7 Use given formulae for finding volumes of regular shapes, for example, cuboid or cylinder.
3.8 Work out dimensions from scale drawings, for example, 1:20.
4. Work with shape and space. (MSS2/L2.1, 2)
4.1 Recognise and use common 2D representations of 3D objects (for example, in maps and plans).
4.2 Solve problems involving 2D shapes and parallel lines (for example, in laying down carpet tiles).
5. Work with data and statistical measures. (HD1/L2.2) (HD1/L2.3) (HD1/L2.4)
5.1 Collect, organise and represent discrete and continuous data tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs.
5.2 Find the mean, median and mode and use them appropriately to compare two sets of data.
5.3 Find the range and use it to describe the spread within sets of data.
6. Work with probability. (HD2/L2.1)
6.1 Identify and record the ranges of outcomes of combined events.

Assessment Methods:
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Essential Skills Wales:
  • N2.2: Carry out calculations
  • N2.3: Interpret results and present findings
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