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Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to perform calculations with integers, decimals and fractions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Make calculations involving integers, decimals and fractions with or without a calculator.

    Using accuracy appropriate to the nature of the data.

  • 1.2.

    Give answers to calculations correct to an appropriate specified number of decimal places or significant figures.


2.

Be able to perform calculations with percentages.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Convert between percentages, decimals and fractions with and without a calculator.

  • 2.2.

    Express one quantity as a percentage of another.

  • 2.3.

    Find a percentage of a quantity.

  • 2.4

    Calculate percentage increase and decrease; direct and inverse problems.


3.

Understand the use of the exponential key on the calculator.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain the use of the exponential key on a calculator, giving examples.


4.

Understand how to use standard form, indices and roots.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Make conversions between ordinary numbers and standard form.

  • 4.2.

    Use the exponential key and interpret calculator displays.

  • 4.3.

    Make calculations involving indices and roots.

  • 4.4.

    Apply index laws to simplify expressions involving powers and roots.


5.

Understand how to evaluate formulae.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1.

    Evaluate formulae by substitution using the full range of functions on a scientific calculator.


6.

Understand how to calculate area and volume.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1.

    Calculate the surface area of plane geometric figures and the volume of complex geometric figures.