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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
QU025454
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Grade Descriptors

  • Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to tackle problems involving number.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Apply the four rules of number to solve problems involving whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

  • 1.2

    Solve problems using positive and negative numbers.

  • 1.3

    Solve problems involving percentages.

  • 1.4

    Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.

  • 1.5

    Solve problems involving proportion and the use of ratios.

  • 1.6

    Carry out calculations in the proper order and give the level of accuracy of results.


2.

Be able to solve problems involving shape and units of measurement.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Use common units of measurement.

  • 2.2

    Convert between units of measure within one system and between systems.

  • 2.3

    Use appropriate techniques to solve problems involving perimeters, areas and volumes.

  • 2.4

    Solve problems involving the use of given formulae.


3.

Understand how to estimate and check results.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Use estimation in different settings with a range of numbers to predict results.

  • 3.2

    Check results making corrections where necessary.