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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: 
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.
 
1. A4 Consultancy Cc 
2. Aba Sebenzi 
3. Access Employment Skills & Development Agency 
4. African Apex Apparel (Pty) Ltd 
5. Afrimat Construction Materials Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
6. Agisanang SA Training 
7. Amabamba Recruitment 
8. Amangile Academy (Pty) Ltd 
9. Amusa Consulting 
10. ASSMANG (PTY) LTD 
11. ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE 
12. Avax Sa 481 Cc. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
13. Bantubanye Skills 
14. BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD 
15. Bikologix Projects 
16. Bo Support Services Cc 
17. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
18. BOKONI PLATINUM MINES (PTY) LTD 
19. BOLAND COLLEGE 
20. Bridge Building Opex Solutions 
21. Bright Ideas Training 
22. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
23. Capricon Training Consultants cc 
24. CEMENTATION AFRICA (PTY) LTD 
25. Central Bridge Trading 109 
26. Chartered Institute Of Safety Management 
27. Clean Heat Academy (Pty) Ltd 
28. Cradle Stars Trading Enterprise 
29. Ctc College 
30. Cumlaude Institute (PTY) Ltd 
31. Cymbol Consulting(Pty) Ltd. 
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33. Dean Institute Of Learning (Pty) Ltd 
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35. Ditirelo Skills Development Services 
36. Dynamic Sheq Solutions 
37. E Mali Outsourcing Cc 
38. East Cape Training Centre 
39. Ecoculture Training And Consultancy 
40. Edge Business School (Pty) Ltd 
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44. Elvis Koena Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
45. Environmental Leadership Academy 
46. ENVOY PLANET CONSULTING AND PROJECTS (PTY) LTD 
47. ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC 
48. Esayidi FET College - Central Office 
49. Eskilz College (Pty) Ltd 
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53. Forestcom 
54. FOSKOR (PTY) LTD 
55. Future Teacher Pty Ltd 
56. Giant Alive Group 
57. Globalmark 
58. Globalwise Training & Consulting (Pty) Ltd. 
59. Green Gain Consulting (Pty)Ltd 
60. HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD 
61. Heavenly Button Trading Cc 
62. Hlolo Entle Training and Projects (Pty) Ltd 
63. Hlombe And Associates 
64. Icando 
65. IMPALA PLATINUM SERVICES LTD 
66. Independent Development Trust 
67. Inkwenkwezi Private College Skills Development cc 
68. Institute For Local Government And Housing 
69. Integrated Waste And Recycling Services(Iwars) 
70. Isiphephelo Consultants 
71. IVANPLATS (PTY) LTD 
72. Iziko Capacity Building Cc. 
73. Josmap Training Institute 
74. Jrt3 Jobcreation Rehabilitation Through Training And Technology (Pty) Ltd 
75. K-Leng Touch, Events And Skills Development 
76. Keletsong Community Training Resource Centre 
77. Kenmab Training Centre 
78. Kgakishe Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
79. Kgang-Kgolo Consulting 
80. KHOSITHI TRAINING 
81. Khula Nonke Training & Development 
82. Khulani Skills Development Centre 
83. Khululeka Community Education Centre 
84. Kids Paradise Training Centre 
85. Kn Business Solutions 
86. Kodi Traiding Enterprise 
87. Kwazulu Skills Academy 
88. Lapa La Afrika Farming And Projects 
89. Leronsa Trading Enterprise 
90. Lesedi Educare Association 
91. Lesias Educational Services 
92. Letlhokoa Management Services Cc 
93. Little Elephant Training Centre For Early Educationt a LETCEE 
94. Mabuya Amahle Trading 
95. Maccauvlei Learning Academy Pty Ltd 
96. Maile Consulting 
97. Malizana Projects CC 
98. Mamuhle Academy 
99. Mangalani Business Enterprises 
100. Marcado Human Resources Strategies 
101. Mars Business Consulting 
102. Mashmp Holdings 
103. Mashphe Logistics Services 
104. MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
105. Matiisetso Training And Consulting 
106. Mavco Engineering Pty Ltd 
107. Mcebo Technologies 
108. Mdaka Omnyama Trading And Projects 
109. Mementos Training Pty Ltd 
110. MENTORNET PTY LTD 
111. Milzet Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
112. Mimosa Business Consultants 
113. Mind Magic Consulting 
114. MINTEK 
115. Mintirho Development Services 
116. Mission Point Consulting 
117. Mml Consulting Cc. 
118. Mod-Mosh Projects And Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
119. MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD 
120. Mohlaje Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
121. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
122. Mphela Education Training And Development 
123. Muhangwene Development Enterprise 
124. Mvimbi Business Enterprise 
125. Nalengmokoni Investors (Pty) Ltd 
126. Ndotha General Trading 
127. Nedtex73 
128. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
129. Netgrow Training Solutions 
130. Nettcon Sa 
131. Networx for Career Development 
132. Nghano Training And Development Centre 
133. Nj & L Trading Enterprise Cc. 
134. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
135. Nobo Training And Development Services (Pty) Ltd 
136. Nomsithi Trading 
137. NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD 
138. Nqowethu Trading 
139. Ns Global Academy 
140. Nyankwavi Investment Cc. 
141. PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD 
142. Pandelani Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. 
143. Perennial Services (Pty) Ltd 
144. PHETHA PROFFESSIONAL SERVICES CC 
145. PM SPECIALIZED TRAINING SERVICES 
146. Pma Holdings (Pty ) Ltd. 
147. Power Rush Trading 170 Cc. 
148. Princetop Corporative Training (Pty) Ltd 
149. Progressive School Of Business And Engineering (Pty) 
150. Ptdev (Pty) Ltd 
151. Qabuka-Vuka Development Trading 
152. Reflections Development Institute 
153. REGIONAL EDUCARE COUNCIL 
154. RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD 
155. RJM Educational Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
156. Rlstp Training & Development (Pty) Ltd. 
157. RUSTENBURG PLATINUM MINES LTD 
158. Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd 
159. Senelo Trading Cc 
160. SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC 
161. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
162. Simba Skills Consultants 
163. Simmek Holdings 
164. Siyakhula Trust Etd Institute Pty Ltd 
165. Smartmatta (Pty) Ltd 
166. South African Abet Development Agency Saada 
167. South African Corporate Training Association 
168. South African Forestry Training College 
169. Spectrium 
170. Sulu Trading Pty Ltd 
171. Swaranang Management Consulting Cc 
172. Tasc Business Consulting And Training 
173. Technogirl Trust 
174. The College of Modern Montessori 
175. The Crimson Co Cc. 
176. The Green Affairs Consulting 
177. The Petit Pois Chef'S Academy 
178. Thembeni Skills Development Trading And Projects 
179. Thubelihle Graduate Institute 
180. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
181. Township Fire And Rescure (Pty) Ltd 
182. TPLR and Training Services (PTY) LTD 
183. TRAIN THE NATION AND ASSOCIATES (PTY) LTD 
184. Trainers without Borders 
185. Training At Work (Pty) Ltd 
186. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
187. Tsebong Training Centre 
188. Tshwane Skills Training Centre 
189. TSK Projects(PTY)LTD 
190. Tuns Trading And Projects (Pty) Ltd 
191. Twin Peak Technologies 
192. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
193. Ukhamba Quality Skills 
194. Umbuso Training Services 
195. Umhlanga 
196. University Of Intellectual Excellence (Pty)Ltd 
197. University of Venda 
198. Ursivox Interactive Systems 
199. VENETIA MINE 
200. Venus Maintenance And Supply Services 
201. Vicmat Consultants 
202. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
203. Washa 2 Training & Projects 
204. Wbs Group 
205. West Coast TVET College 
206. WESTERN CHROME MINES 
207. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 
208. Wongintuthuko Projects 
209. World Pace Development And Training Institute 
210. Xl At Consulting Cc 
211. Ya Hina Management Consulting And Projects 
212. YAB Business Solutions 
213. Yangantle Trading 
214. Yotha Personnel 


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