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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate an understanding of and use the numbering system

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
14084	Demonstrate an understanding of and use the numbering system
ORIGINATOR
SGB Math. Literacy Mathematics and Math Sciences
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences			Mathematical Sciences
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular-Fundamental	Level 1	NQF Level 01	1
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2006-07-04	2007-06-29	SAQA 0160/05
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-06-29		2011-06-29

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

Persons credited with this unit standard are able to:

Count and/or estimate a number of items and an amount of money and record the number or amount orally and in writing.

Demonstrate understanding of and use the continuous, recurring, patterned nature of the whole number system to generate, order and compare numbers, and identify and complete simple number and visual patterns.

Work with fractions and demonstrate under standing of the size, concept and use of fractions and the link between fractions, decimals and percentages.

Demonstrate understanding of and use mathematical language, symbols and notation to represent and communicate mathematical relations, concepts and generalizations.

Explain the origin and logic of, and use an alternative means of counting and recording quantity.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Count and/or estimate a number of items and an amount of money and record
the number or amount oral

OUTCOME RANGE

Counting in 1s, 2s, 4s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 25s, 50s, 100s, 200s in ascending and descending order, starting at any number up to at least 1 000.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.The quantity or amount expressed and recorded is correct in terms of number names and symbols used.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.The form of written numbers is in accordance with the conventions for writing numbers.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Money is written in accordance with established conventions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Including but not limited to the following forms:
R5,86; R5
4. 86
586c.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

5.The language of estimation is used where appropriate.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Including but not limited to: about, more-or-less, close to, less than, more than, approximately, nearly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

6.The accuracy of estimates is appropriate in terms of the context, the need for speed and the purpose of the estimates

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

7.The link between the number of items, the number names and number symbols is demonstrated.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Demonstrate understanding of and use the continuous, recurring, patterned nature of the whole number

OUTCOME RANGE

Number patterns could be based on doubling, halving, fixed differences, increasing or decreasing differences. Patterns do not include squared or cubed numbers, or those based on ratios.

Numbers and money are generated or expanded by groupings of 1s; 10s; 100s and 1 000s.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Identified patterns are consistent throughout the pattern.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Completed patterns are internally consistent.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Numbers are correctly sequenced according to size or identified patterns.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Numbers generated or expanded using groupings of 1s; 10s; 100s and 1 000s equate to the original numbers

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5.The language of comparison is used where appropriate and demonstrates the relationship between numbers.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Including but not limited to: more than, less than, bigger, smaller, the same as, equal to, nearly, fewer, least, different.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Work with fractions and demonstrate under-standing of the size

OUTCOME NOTES

Work with fractions and demonstrate under-standing of the size, concept and use of fractions and the link between fractions, decimals and percentages.

OUTCOME RANGE

Read fractions in words and symbols.

Find and explain how to find fractions of shapes, lengths and quantities and generalise specific cases.
Link fractions, decimals and percentages in cases limited to 10%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100%.
Compare and order fractions according to size.
Calculations with fractions are limited to finding fractional parts of shapes, lengths or amounts.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Drawings indicating the size of fractional parts of shapes are close enough to exact sizes to make the fraction denoted clear.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.The sizes of fractional parts of quantities and lengths are exactly correct

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.The relative sizes of fractions are displayed through correct sequencing and direct comparisons.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.Symbolic representations of fractions, decimals and percentages accord with recognized conventions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes the following conventions:
3
4 0; 3/4; 0,75; 75%;
75
100 0.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

5.Explanations of how to find fractions of shapes, lengths and quantities ; clarify the role of the denominator and numerator.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6

6.The language of fractions is used correctly.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Language includes half, third, quarter, halves, thirds, quarters, whole, equal parts, divide between, share

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7

7.Descriptions of the uses of fractions, decimals and percentages are in line with everyday examples.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Demonstrate understanding of and use mathematical language, symbols and notation

OUTCOME NOTES

Demonstrate understanding of and use mathematical language, symbols and notation to represent and communicate mathematical relations, concepts and generalizations.

OUTCOME RANGE

Numbers at least up to 1 000, words 0-20 fractions to include:
1
2 0,
1
3 0,
1
4 0,
1
8 0
ordinals up to at least 100th.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.Numbers in word and symbolic form are read and written according to accepted conventions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.Ordinals in word and abbreviated form are read and written according to accepted conventions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3.Fractions in words and symbols are read and written according to accepted conventions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

4.The ordinal and cardinal value of numbers are linked correctly using the language and abbreviations for ordinal and cardinal numbers.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5

Explain the origin and logic of, and use, an alternative means of counting and recording quantity

OUTCOME RANGE

Ancient, self-generated or cultural number systems.
Logic to be explained only in terms of how it works and how it is generalized.
The system should be used to count at least 3 different quantities in the range of whole numbers 1 to 100.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1.The explanation describes the origin of the system, how the system works, and demonstrates how it can be generalized

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2.The system is used in accordance with its logic to correctly express the quantity being counted

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Evaluation of documentation and visit by SAQA or ETQA expert in field of mathematics education.

Moderation option:

According to system devised by the NSB.

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations,

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

This unit standard has been replaced by various other unit standards.

Assessment of candidates must include testing in realistic and abstract situations.

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

	ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental	48642	General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-05-13	Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	24153	General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2008-09-13	Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	49606	General Education and Training Certificate: Ancillary Health Care	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	HW SETA
Fundamental	50584	General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FPMSETA
Fundamental	22971	General Education and Training Certificate: Conservation	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	49411	General Education and Training Certificate: Construction	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CETA
Fundamental	49552	General Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	LG SETA
Fundamental	58026	General Education and Training Certificate: Food and Beverage Handling Processes	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FOODBEV
Fundamental	50225	General Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FPMSETA
Fundamental	49753	General Education and Training Certificate: General Technical Practice	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Fundamental	49668	General Education and Training Certificate: Horticulture	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	57937	General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Fundamental	49583	General Education and Training Certificate: Poultry Processing	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	49580	General Education and Training Certificate: Poultry Production	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	22190	General Education and Training Certificate: Tourism	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2012-06-30	CATHSSETA
Fundamental	48495	General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	EWSETA
Fundamental	23853	GETC: Domestic Services	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	SERVICES
Fundamental	49082	GETC: Wood Products Processing	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	FPMSETA
Fundamental	48970	National Certificate: Animal Production	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	22865	National Certificate: Chemical Operations	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Registered"	2005-10-09	Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	20287	National Certificate: Farming	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	20173	National Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-02-21	Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement
Fundamental	48971	National Certificate: Mixed Farming Systems	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA
Fundamental	48972	National Certificate: Plant Production	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	AgriSETA

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

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