Using and Communicating Data

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
J/505/4872
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

This unit maps to the Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum in the following areas: HD1/L1.1; HD1/L1.2; HD1/L1.3; HD1/L1.4.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Be able to extract and interpret information.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Use understanding of title, labels and simple scales to extract information from lists, tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs.
  • 1.2
    Use understanding of title, labels and simple scales to interpret information from lists, tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs.
2 — Be able to collect and organise data.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify appropriate methods for collecting data.
  • 2.2
    Collect discrete data in tests and from observations.
  • 2.3
    Organise discrete data so that it can be easily transferred into a suitable format for sharing.
  • 2.4
    Find the arithmetical average (mean) for a set of data.
  • 2.5
    Find the arithmetical range for a set of data.
  • 2.6

    State how very high or low figures can distort the average (mean).

3 — Be able to present results.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Use whole numbers, decimals and fractions and percentages to present results.
  • 3.2
    Represent data in tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs, to support the understanding of others.
  • 3.3
    Select suitable methods, format and scale to present and describe outcomes.