Basic Skills Online - Entry Level 3 - Numeracy Standards

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

• read and understand information given by numbers, symbols, diagrams and charts used for different purposes and in different ways in graphical, numerical and written material.
• specify and describe a practical problem or task using numbers, measures and diagrams to collect and record relevant information.

and will be expected to:

• use whole numbers, fractions and decimals to measure and make observations.
• use space and shape to record information.
• use numerical information from lists, tables, diagrams and simple charts to help understanding.
• make observations and record numerical information using a tally.
• use given materials and methods.

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

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

and will be expected to:

• use whole numbers to count, read, write, order and compare numbers up to 1000.
• to add or subtract using three-digit numbers.
• to recall addition and subtraction facts to 20.
• to solve multiplication problems using two-digit whole numbers.
• divide two-digit whole numbers by single-digit whole numbers and interpret remainders.
• to recall multiplication facts (eg multiples of 2, 3, 4, 5, 10.)
• to approximate by rounding less than 1000 to the nearest 10 or 100.
• to estimate answers to calculations.
• to use and interpret +, -, , and = in practical situations for solving problems.



• use fractions to read, write and understand common fractions (eg 3/4, 2/3, 1/10.)
• use fractions to recognise and use equivalent forms (eg 5/10 = .)



• use decimals to read and understand decimals up to two decimal places in practical contexts (such as common measures to one decimal place, eg 1.5m; money in decimal notation, eg 2.37.)



• use common measures to estimate, calculate and compare money by:
  - adding and subtracting sums using decimal notation
  - rounding sums to the nearest , 10p
  - making approximate calculations
  
• use common measures to read, estimate, measure and compare length, capacity, weight and temperature using non-standard and standard units (eg distance on road signs, simple scales.
• use common measures to the nearest labelled or unlabelled division.)
• use common measures to choose and use appropriate units and measuring instruments.
• use common measures to read, measure and record time using:
  - am and pm and common date formats
  - digital clocks and analogue clocks to the nearest 5min intervals.



• use shape and space to sort 2-D and 3-D shapes to solve practical problems using properties (eg lines of symmetry, side length, angles.)



• use data to extract numerical information from lists, tables, diagrams and simple charts.
• use data to make numerical comparisons from bar charts and pictograms.
• use data to organise and represent information in different ways so that it makes sense to others.
• use data to extract and interpret information (eg from lists, tables, diagrams and charts.)



• use electronic or mechanical aids to calculate using whole numbers and decimals to solve problems in context.
• 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 appropriate numbers, diagrams, charts and symbols.

and will be expected to:

• use whole numbers, common fractions and decimals to present results.
• use common measures and units of measure to define quantities.
• use tables, charts and diagrams to present results (eg for amounts and sizes.)
• use given methods to check results.
• use given methods to present results.
• use appropriate methods and forms to describe outcomes.

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