Unit Award Scheme

30371 EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: MATHEMATICS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1use whole, positive and negative numbers in at least three practical contexts for eachStudent completed work
2add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers in practical situations using at least two different strategies for eachStudent completed work
3use equivalences between common fractions, decimals and percentages in at least three practical contexts for eachStudent completed work
4add and subtract decimals up to two decimal places in at least three practical contexts for eachStudent completed work
5solve simple problems involving ratio, where one number is a multiple of the other, in at least three practical contextsStudent completed work
6use simple formulae expressed in words for a one-step and a two-step practical operationStudent completed work

shown knowledge of

7how to solve problems requiring calculation with common measures, including money, time, length, weight, capacity and temperatureStudent completed work
8how to convert units of measure in the same systemStudent completed work
9how to work out areas and perimeters in at least three practical situationsStudent completed work
10how to construct a geometric diagram, model and shapeStudent completed work
11how to extract and interpret information from tables, diagrams, charts and graphsStudent completed work
12how to collect and record discrete data, and organise and represent information in a least three different waysStudent completed work
13how to find mean and range in at least three practical contextsStudent completed work
14how to use data to assess the likelihood of an outcome in at least three practical contexts.Student completed work

demonstrated the ability to

15use appropriate checking procedures throughout problem solving work.Student completed work and/or summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 19 March 2013Level - Level One