Unit Award Scheme

126978

Coastal environments: Practical mathematics

Level: Pre-Entry Level

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to 1. identify and describe at least two 2D and two 3D shapes found in coastal environments, eg the circular nature of a rock pool, the cylindrical shape of a lighthouse, the triangular sails on a boat	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2. measure the width and the height of at least two objects using non-standard units, eg pacing, hands	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3. measure the width and height of at least two objects using standard units, eg metres, centimetres	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4. create a simple tally chart and pictogram to record the different types of seashells, creatures in rock pools and/or beach litter found during a coastal walk	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5. compare and order the weights of at least three different objects, eg toys, coastal rocks, using a simple balance scale and key terms such as 'heavier than' and 'lighter than'.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work