Numeracy in a Health Context

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2029.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand and use the four rules of number including in relation to units of measure.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Apply the four rules of number (add, subtract, multiply and divide) manually to positive and negative whole numbers, and to fractions and decimals.

  • 1.2.

    Apply the four rules of number (add, subtract, multiply and divide) in the correct order to solve problems manually to positive and negative whole numbers, and to fractions and decimals.

  • 1.3.

    Apply the four rules of number appropriately to solve basic problems in a health context.

  • 1.4.

    Make accurate mental estimations in order to assess the validity of calculations

2.

Understand and use decimals, fractions and percentages, including in relation to units of measure.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Identify equivalent fractions and simplify any fraction by cancelling common factors.

  • 2.2.

    Identify fractions corresponding to the decimal part of a number, or percentage, and vice versa (including recurring decimals).

  • 2.3.

    Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.

  • 2.4.

    Solve problems using fractions, decimals and percentages, to include converting units between of measure and within a health context.

  • 2.5.

    Make accurate mental estimations in order to assess the validity of calculations.

3.

Know how to use a calculator to solve problems and use appropriate tools to check their answers.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Use a calculator to apply the four rules of number (add, subtract, multiply and divide) to positive and negative whole numbers, and to fractions and decimals.

  • 3.2.

    Use a calculator to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages.

  • 3.3.

    Solve problems using fractions, decimals and percentages, to include converting units between of measure and within a health context, making appropriate use of a calculator.