Using Size, Shape and Measures

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
M/505/4865
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

This unit maps to the Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum in the following areas: MSS1/E3.4; MSS1/E3.5; MSS1/E3.6; MSS1/E3.7; MSS1/E3.8; MSS2/E3.1; MSS2/3.2; MSS2/3.3.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Be able to read, measure, estimate and compare length.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Estimate length and distance, using non-standard and standard units.
  • 1.2
    Compare length and distance, using non-standard units and standard units.
  • 1.3
    Select and use appropriate units for measuring length.
  • 1.4
    Select and use appropriate instruments for measuring length.
  • 1.5
    Read and measure length and distance, using standard and non-standard units, to the nearest labelled and unlabelled division e.g. with two or ten divisions between the numbered points on the scale.
2 — Be able to read, measure, estimate and compare weight.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Estimate and compare weight, using non-standard and standard units.
  • 2.2
    Select and use appropriate units for measuring weight.
  • 2.3
    Select and use appropriate instruments for measuring weight.
  • 2.4
    Read and measure weight using standard and non-standard units to the nearest labelled and unlabelled division.
3 — Be able to read, measure, estimate and compare capacity.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Estimate and compare capacity.
  • 3.2
    Select and use appropriate units for measuring capacity.
  • 3.3
    Select and use appropriate instruments for measuring capacity.
  • 3.4
    Read and measure capacity using standard and non-standard units to the nearest labelled and unlabelled division.
4 — Know about shape, positional vocabulary and space.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Sort 2-D and 3-D shapes according to their properties (side length, angle, line of symmetry).
  • 4.2
    Identify perimeter of simple shapes.
  • 4.3
    Understand and use straightforward vocabulary related to shape, for example, side, length, angle, line of symmetry.
  • 4.4
    Follow directions using positional vocabulary, including the four compass points.