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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Demonstrate an understanding of patterns, functions and algebra

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
119365	Demonstrate an understanding of patterns, functions and algebra
ORIGINATOR
SGB Math. Literacy Mathematics and Math Sciences
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
ETDP SETA - Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences			Mathematical Sciences
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
ABET Level 2	Regular-Fundamental	Below Level 1	Level TBA:Pre-2009 BelowL1	4
REGISTRATION STATUS		REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE	SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"		2018-07-01	2023-06-30	SAQA 06120/18
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30		2027-06-30

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

People credited with this unit standard are able to:

Recognise, create and describe various patterns and functional relationships.

Investigate observed patterns and analyse mathematical situations and structures.

Investigate problems in mathematical and real-life situations.

Determine, analyse and interpret equivalence of different descriptions of the same relationships.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this unit standard are competent in working with numbers, operations and relationships between numbers at ABET level 2, and that they are competent to read and write at ABET level 2.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Recognise, create and describe various patterns and functional relationships.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Simple increasing and decreasing number patterns are extended to or from at least 10000.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Own patterns are created using numbers, physical objects and picture drawings.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The way in which repeatedly increasing and decreasing patterns are generated is described using real examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Generalisations are identified, expressed and verified and used to make predictions e.g. doubling a number then doubling again is the same as multiplying by four.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Investigate observed patterns and analyse mathematical situations and structures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Output and input values of simple number patterns are determined.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Situations involving inverse relationships are investigated and described e.g. the longer we drive, the less petrol we have in the tank.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Appropriate symbolic representations are used to describe mathematical situations.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Patterns are illustrated using tools such as tables and flow-diagrams.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Investigate problems in mathematical and real-life situations.

OUTCOME RANGE

Problems including contexts that relate to human rights, social, economic, cultural, health and environmental issues.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Information is extracted and recorded from tables and graphs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Information is represented using graphs where appropriate axes are provided.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Patterns found in natural and cultural artefacts of different cultures and times are investigated e.g. in nature, art and architecture.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

The effect of change in one variable on change in a second variable is investigated e.g. the distance travelled over time.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Determine, analyse and interpret equivalence of different descriptions of the same relationships.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Relationships between operations are identified and used to solve problems e.g. multiplication as the inverse of division.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

Algebraic properties are identified and used to solve problems.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Algebraic properties are used to simplify numerical expressions.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Includes commutative and associative properties.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

Providers of this Unit Standard must be accredited by the relevant Education and Training quality Authority (ETQA) before they can offer training against this unit standard.

Moderation option:

Moderation will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE

N/A

UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME

N/A

UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES

N/A

Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO):

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING

Identify and solve problems and make decisions using critical and creative thinking.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Work effectively with others as members of a team, group, organisation and community.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING

Organise and manage themselves and their activities responsibly and effectively.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING

Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using visual, symbolic and/or language skills in various modes.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE

Use science and technology effectively and critically showing responsibility towards the environment and the health of other.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING

Contribute to the full personal development of the learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making individuals aware of the importance of:

reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively;

participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities;

being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts;

exploring education and career opportunities;

developing entrepreneurial opportunities.

UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA

N/A

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015.

UNIT STANDARD NOTES

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD:

This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.

1.	Marematlou Training Institute