SAQA 7447 Learner WorkBook
SAQA 7447 Learner WorkBook
SAQA 7447 Learner WorkBook
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ID 49411 LEVEL 1 CREDITS 120
LEARNER WORKBOOK
US ID 7447
WORKING WITH NUMBERS IN VARIOUS CONTEXTS
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OVERVIEW
About the This Learner Exercise Workbook has been designed and developed to
Learner evaluate learners level of understanding of the Working with
Workbook numbers in various contexts, module. It forms part of a series of Learner
Workbooks that have been developed for GENERAL EDUCATION
AND TRAINING CERTIFICATE: CONSTRUCTION
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Instructions to Learners will be required to:
Learners
Complete the workbook as per the instructions;
Ensure that all annexure are attached to the workbook and clearly
referred to;
Assessment Time Learners are required to complete this assessment within the allocated time
frame of.... hours.
Total Mark This formative assessment carries a total mark of _ points. In order to meet
the pass mark, learners are required to achieve a minimum of 80% of the
total marks.
Equipment Learners are required to have the following equipment in order to complete
this workbook:
Ruler; and
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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To be declared competent on Working with numbers in
various contexts module (formative assessment), you
should have obtained at least 80% of the total mark of this
assessment.
You will be provided with detailed feedback on your
performance of this assessment as follows:
1. Written Feedback
2. Verbal Feedback
Should you be declared not yet competent on this
assessment, you will be entitled for re-assessment
opportunity/ies.
You will be required to re-submit evidence (only for areas)
you were declared not yet competent. A date for re-
submission will be agreed with the assessor.
You will be entitled to lodge an appeal should you not be
satisfied with the assessment decision of your assessment.
You will be required to provide the assessor feedback on
assessment procedure this is to assist in improving the
assessment practices.
Your results of assessment and portfolio of evidence
information will not be provided to any person without
your written consent.
Learners Declaration
I.herewith declare
that I am ready for the assessment, that we have reviewed the assessment preparation and plan, I understand
the assessment process and I am happy that the assessment will be conducted in a fair manner.
Learner Signature: Date: Facilitator Signature: Date:
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Learning Unit 1 Working with numbers in various contexts
PURPOSE:
Express and interpret a range of contexts using mathematical symbols, and find applications for
numerical models;
Solve a range of everyday problems using estimation and calculations;
Verify and justify solutions within different contexts;
Perform operations on simple and complex numerical expressions;
Describe and compare counting systems from different cultures;
Critically analyse the development of the base ten number system;
Apply the relationship between rational and whole numbers;
Apply the relationship between rational numbers and integers.
Solve realistic and abstract problems involving changing quantities by addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;
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SESSION 1.
Express and interpret a range of contexts using mathematical symbols.
Learning Outcomes
Mathematical sentences reflect the situation completely and accurately.
The form of expression is appropriate to the context.
Application for given numerical models is developed such that the meaning of symbols and relationships
between them are clarified.
Activities
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Write the mathematical sentence (the equation).
12(x) + 9 = 105
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SESSION 2.
Solve a range of everyday problems using estimation and calculations
Learning Outcomes
Problem solving strategies are based on a correct interpretation of the problem situation.
Estimates can be justified within context.
Calculations are performed accurately.
Calculations follow some form of logical reasoning process, which is presented clearly.
Solutions are correct in terms of the context.
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3+4=
3 + -4 =
3-4=
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3 - -4 =
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SESSION 3.
Verify and justify solutions within different contexts.
Learning Outcomes
The reasoning process is explained clearly.
Solutions are justified in terms of the context.
Solutions are shown to be consistent with estimations and vice versa.
Activities
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SESSION 4.
Perform operations on simple and complex numerical expressions.
Learning Outcomes
Operations are performed according to the conventions governing the order of operations.
Solutions are correct.
Activities
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SESSION 5.
Describe and compare counting systems from different cultures.
Learning Outcomes
Numbers are translated from one base system to another.
Descriptions show understanding of how counting systems developed and their significance.
Descriptions show examples of how the systems might have been used, and the limitations of the system.
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SESSION 6.
Critically analyse the development of the base ten number system.
Learning Outcomes
The development and significance of zero is explained.
Understanding of the place value of numbers is demonstrated.
The patterned nature of whole numbers and its historical development are described.
The contestations around, and use and popularisation of the decimal number system are described.
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SESSION 7.
Analyse the relationship between rational and whole numbers.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrations describe the increasing density of the system.
Demonstrations show that whole numbers are a subset of rational numbers.
The properties of whole numbers and rational numbers are given.
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SESSION 8.
Analyse the relationship between rational numbers and integers.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrations describe the increasing density of the system.
2. Demonstrations show that whole numbers are a subset of rational numbers.
3. The properties of whole numbers and rational numbers are given.
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