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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Working with numbers in various contexts 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7447  Working with numbers in various contexts 
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
ABET Level 4  Regular-Fundamental  Level 1  NQF Level 01  6 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Express and interpret a range of contexts using mathematical symbols, and find applications for numerical models;
Solve a range of everyday problems using estimation and calculations;
Verify and justify solutions within different contexts;
Perform operations on simple and complex numerical expressions;
Describe and compare counting systems from different cultures;
Critically analyse the development of the base ten number system;
Apply the relationship between rational and whole numbers;
Apply the relationship between rational numbers and integers. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following competencies at ABET level 3 Numeracy are assumed to be in place:

Solve realistic and abstract problems involving changing quantities by addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;
Solve realistic and abstract problems involving variables in non-symbolic form;
Demonstrate knowledge of different ways of expressing fractions and work with fractions, percentages and decimals to describe situations and calculate change situations;
Demonstrate knowledge of the development of mathematics as a human activity and use alternate number system to the base ten system. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Express and interpret a range of contexts using mathematical symbols. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Express and interpret a range of contexts using mathematical symbols and find applications for numerical models. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Everyday problems, numerical contexts.
Numerical models include equations, expressions and terms. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Mathematical sentences reflect the situation completely and accurately. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Everyday problems, numerical contexts.
Numerical models include equations, expressions and terms.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The form of expression is appropriate to the context. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Application for given numerical models are developed such that the meaning of symbols and relationships between them are clarified. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Solve a range of everyday problems using estimation and calculations. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Rounding off and truncating, with or without calculator, combination, separation, comparison, equalisation, sharing and grouping. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Problem solving strategies are based on a correct interpretation of the problem situation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Estimates can be justified within context. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Calculations are performed accurately. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Calculations follow some form of logical reasoning process, which is presented clearly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Solutions are correct in terms of the context. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Verify and justify solutions within different contexts. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Solutions derived by learners and by others. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The reasoning process is explained clearly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Solutions are justified in terms of the context. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Appropriate and inappropriate solutions.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Solutions are shown to be consistent with estimations and vice versa. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Perform operations on simple and complex numerical expressions. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Four basic operations in all combinations.
Expressions involving exponents that can be calculated without a calculator.
Operations to be performed with and without a calculator. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Operations are performed according to the conventions governing the order of operations. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Solutions are correct. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Describe and compare counting systems from different cultures. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Own, African culture other than own, one other. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
3. Numbers are translated from one base system to another. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Base 2, 5, 10, and 16.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
1. Descriptions show understanding of how counting systems developed and their significance. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
2. Descriptions show examples of how the systems might have been used, and the limitations of the system. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Critically analyse the development of the base ten number system. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Place value, role of 0 in our number system, patterned nature of whole numbers, history and contestations. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The development and significance of zero is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Understanding of the place value of numbers is demonstrated. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Expansion of numbers in different ways, the value of a numerical symbol in a number.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The patterned nature of whole numbers and its historical development are described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. The contestations around, and use and popularisation of the decimal number system are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Uses in economics and politics.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
Analyse the relationship between rational and whole numbers. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrations describe the increasing density of the system. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Demonstrations show that whole numbers are a subset of rational numbers. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The properties of whole numbers and rational numbers are given. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 
Analyse the relationship between rational numbers and integers. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrations describe the increasing density of the system. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Demonstrations show that whole numbers are a subset of rational numbers. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The properties of whole numbers and rational numbers are given. 



Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems by working with numbers in various contexts. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect and analyse mathematical information. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using mathematical symbols. 

REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

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  23093   General Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
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  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  23193   GETC in Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-02-13  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
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  23253   National Certificate (GETC): Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
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  14406   National Certificate: Early Childhood Development: Preschool Phase  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2003-10-11  Was ETDP SETA 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 
Fundamental  21798   Certificate: Telecommunications for Customer Premises Equipment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-10-03  Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  49014   National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Underground Hard Rock  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-08-16  Was MQA until Last Date for Achievement 


PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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63. Marang Women in Agric and Development 
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67. Matotomana Training & General Trading 
68. Mcebo Technologies 
69. Mdaka Omnyama Trading and Projects 
70. Medu Skills Consultants 
71. Mnambithi TVET College 
72. Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC 
73. Modiehi Consulting & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
74. Mogaladi Business Enterprise 
75. Montshepetsa Bosui Farming & Training Cnt 
76. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
77. Morwa Agri-development cc 
78. Mpontshe Training 
79. Mthashana FET College - Vryheid Campus 
80. MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD 
81. Mvelo Consultant 
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83. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
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86. Nkalebetja Agricultural Projects and Management services 
87. Nkangala Public FET College - Central Office 
88. Nophelo Training Centre 
89. NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD 
90. Novi General Services 
91. Owen Sithole College of Agriculture 
92. P N K Management Services 
93. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
94. Phepha Consulting Services 
95. Phill Skills and Development Institute 
96. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
97. Progressive Environmental Projects 
98. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
99. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
100. Remoshomong Trading Enterprise 
101. Retsogile Education and Training 
102. RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD. 
103. SBJ Shadikamang Agriculture 
104. Scientific Roots (Pty) Ltd 
105. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
106. Selipha Trading (Pty) Ltd 
107. SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC 
108. Setlakala Business Development 
109. Seza Bantu Rural Agricultural Projects 
110. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
111. Silver Falls Scientific 
112. Simmek Holdings 
113. Siyafundisa I Africa 
114. Siyasanga Training Centre 
115. South African Forestry Training College 
116. Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk 
117. Taletso FET College - Central Office 
118. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
119. Tebkhan Investments (Pty) Ltd 
120. The Brokers Learning Centre 
121. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 
122. THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 
123. Thuto Boshwa Skills Development Services 
124. Thutong Learning College 
125. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
126. Tinotsile Training and Development 
127. Tlatlana Events Solution and Communication 
128. TM Mashwara and Projects 
129. Tompi Seleka Agricultural College 
130. TPN Training and Recruitment cc 
131. TRAIN THE NATION AND ASSOCIATES (PTY) LTD 
132. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
133. Tripple R Training Provider 
134. Tshenkeng's Consulting 
135. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
136. Umfolozi FET College 
137. University of Venda 
138. Vari Holdings (Pty)Ltd 
139. VENETIA MINE 
140. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
141. Voyano Project Management 
142. Washa 2 Training & Projects 
143. Waterberg FET College - Central Office 
144. Westco Agri Training 
145. Working Decisions Cc 
146. Yangantle Trading 


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