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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Extract and use information from simple tables and graphs and represent numeric information using tables and graphs 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13493  Extract and use information from simple tables and graphs and represent numeric information using tables and graphs 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Math. Literacy Mathematics and Math Sciences 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
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  1 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2003-07-01  2006-06-30  SAQA 1043/02 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2010-06-30  

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 
This unit standard is for people who use basic tables and graphs to make sense of, represent and analyse information. People credited with this unit standard are able to extract, record, organise, interpret and represent information using tables and graphs. People also understand the uses of tables and graphs and can select appropriate representations in terms of the information. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
'Extract and use information derived from simple tables and organise information into tables' 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Tables and graphs display information of an everyday nature, and in such a way that information can be accessed directly. Scales and keys are clearly displayed and have obvious interpretations. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Extract and record information from tables and graphs. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Common tables and bar graphs, line graphs, pictographs and pie graphs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. All the information depicted in the table or on the graph is correctly read and recorded in accordance with the given data key. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Units of measurement used are in line with recognised conventions and the given data key. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The information on horizontal and vertical axes is correctly matched. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Answer simple, relevant questions related to tables or graphs. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Use the information derived from tables and graphs to answer simple, relevant questions related to the tables or graphs. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Bar graphs, line graphs, pictographs and pie graphs.
Tables include calendars, timetables and information charts.
Questions are limited to those that can be answered directly from the provided information. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Answers accord with information provided on the graphs or tables. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Answers are justified in terms of the visual representation of the information and are consistent with the message conveyed by the entire graph or table. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Solutions to calculations are consistent with the context. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Explain the use of tables and graphs and represent numeric information on bar graphs and in tables. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Information is represented on simple bar graphs and tables which have axes or basic structure provided. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Bar heights correspond to the data being represented and the vertical scale. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Bars are placed at the correct positions in terms of the type of information being represented. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
On the points, between the points, straddling the points.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Axes are labelled so as to clearly describe the type of information displayed. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Data keys or scales are clearly shown and the data represented corresponds to this scale. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. The overall shape of the graph accords with the information provided. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
6. Tables have clear headings and the information presented under each heading is consistent with the information being represented. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
7. Explanations about the use of tables and graphs describe the power of these instruments to represent a lot of information in short, economic, easily readable ways and distinguish between situations where graphs or tables may or may not be appropriate. 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
Evaluation of documentation and visit by SAQA or ETQA expert in the field of mathematics education.

Moderation:
According to system devised by the NSB. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
Embedded knowledge is addressed as part of assessment criteria. 


Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, organise and critically evaluate information. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and language skills in the modes of oral and written presentations. 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
NONE 


PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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