Basic Skills Online - Level 1 - Numeracy/Application of number Standards

Understanding and using mathematical information - At this level, adults can:

• Read and understand straightforward mathematical information used for different purposes and independently select relevant information from given graphical, numerical and written material.
• specify and describe a practical activity, problem or task using mathematical information and language to make accurate observations and identify suitable calculations to achieve an appropriate outcome generate results to a given level of accuracy using methods, measures and checking procedures appropriate to the specified purpose present and explain results which meet the intended purpose using an appropriate format to a given level of accuracy.

and will be expected to:

• use numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages in the context of measures and make observations.
• use shape and space to record measurements and make observations.
• use information from tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs.
• collect and record discrete data in tests and from observations.
• identify appropriate methods.
• identify and use the mathematical facts, skills or concepts that best match the practical situation.

Calculating and manipulating mathematical information - At this level, adults can:

• generate results to a given level of accuracy using methods, measures and checking procedures appropriate to the specified purpose.

and will be expected to:

• use whole numbers to read, write, order and compare numbers, including large numbers.
• use whole numbers to add, subtract, multiply and divide using efficient written methods.
• use whole numbers to multiply and divide by 10 and 100.
• use whole numbers to recall multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 and make connections with division facts.
• use whole numbers to recognise numerical relationships (eg multiples and squares.)
• use whole numbers to work out simple ratio and direct proportion (eg three parts to one part.)
• use whole numbers to approximate by rounding.
• use whole numbers to estimate answers to calculations.
  
  
• use fractions to read, write, order and compare common fractions and mixed numbers.
• use fractions to find parts of whole number quantities or measurements (eg 2/3 or .)
• use fractions to recognise equivalencies between common fractions, percentages and decimals (eg 50% = , 0.25 = ) and use these to find part of whole number quantities.
• use fractions to express likelihood or probability.
  
  
• use decimals to extract information from tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs.
• use decimals to read, write, order and compare decimals up to three decimal places.
• use decimals to add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals up to two places.
• use decimals to multiply and divide decimals by 10, 100.
• use decimals to approximate by rounding to a whole number or two decimal places.
• use decimals to express likelihood or probability.
  
  
• use percentages to read, write, order and compare simple percentages (eg 10%, 25%), and understand simple percentage increase and decrease (eg 10% rise in cost, 20% off in a sale.)
• to find simple percentage parts of quantities and measurements.
  
  
• use common measures to add, subtract, multiply and divide sums of money and record (eg competing financial transactions, calculating benefits or entitlements.)
• use common measures to read, measure and record time in common date formats and in the 12-hour and 24-hour clock.
• use common measures to read, estimate, measure and compare length, distance, weight, capacity, time and temperature using common units and instruments (eg distances in road maps and mileage charts, scales to the nearest labelled or unlabelled division.)
• use common measures to calculate within the same system by:
  - adding and subtracting common units of measure
  - converting units of measure in the same system (eg 70min is 1hour 10min, 250cm is 2.5m.)
  
• use common measures to work out the perimeter of simple shapes.
• use common measures to work out the area of rectangles.
• use common measures to work out simple volume ( eg cuboids.)
  
  
• use data and statistical measures to collect, organise and represent discrete data (eg in tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs.)
• use data and statistical measures to extract and interpret information (eg in tables, diagrams, charts and line graphs.)
• use data and statistical measures to find the arithmetical average (mean) or range for a set of data.
  
  
• use shape and space to solve problems using the mathematical properties of regular 2-D shapes (eg tessellation or symmetry)
• use shape and space to draw 2-D shapes in different orientations using grids (eg in diagrams or plans)
  
  
• use probability to show that some events are more likely to occur than others.
• use probability to express the likelihood of an event using fractions, decimals and percentages with the probability scale of 0 to 1.
  
  
• use electronic or mechanical aids to change a fraction to a decimal.
• use electronic or mechanical aids to solve a problem with a calculator.
• use electronic or mechanical aids to calculate efficiently using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages.
• use electronic or mechanical aids to check calculations.

Interpreting results and communicating mathematical information - At this level, adults can:

• present and explain results which meet the intended purpose using an appropriate to a given level of accuracy.

and will be expected to:

• use whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages to present results.
• use common measures and units of measure to define quantities.
• use tables, charts, diagrams and line graphs to present results (eg for amounts, sizes and scales.)
• use approximation to corroborate results.
• select and use suitable methods and forms to present and describe outcomes.

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