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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Demonstrate knowledge of the development of mathematics as a human activity and use an alternate number system to the base ten system 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13507  Demonstrate knowledge of the development of mathematics as a human activity and use an alternate number system to the base ten system 
ORIGINATOR ORIGINATING PROVIDER
SGB Math. Literacy Mathematics and Math Sciences   
QUALITY ASSURING BODY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Mathematical Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE OLD NQF LEVEL NEW NQF LEVEL CREDITS
ABET Level 3  Regular-Fundamental  Below Level 1  New Level Assignment Pend.  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 old and the new NQF Levels are shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any reference to NQF Levels are to the old 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 is for people who demonstrate an understanding of the origins of and development of mathematics. People credited with this unit standard are able to explain how different ancient number systems work, describe the development of our number system, and use an ancient number system to count and record quantities. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Open 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
Limited to key aspects of the history of mathematics in simple terms and any alternative number systems. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Explain how different ancient number systems work. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Two different systems other than our number system. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The explanation describes how the systems work in terms of measuring quantity and length or height or distance. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The explanation describes how the system records numbers and is generalised for any number. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Describe the development of our number system. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Key moments in its development, reasons for its adoption, possible relationships with other number systems, and its development by humans to make sense of our world. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The description explains the history of our system in terms of key moments in its development. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The description makes links to other systems where possible. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The description clarifies the centrality of people in the development of mathematics and the reasons for the adoption of this system. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Use an ancient number system to count and record quantities. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
At least 2 quantities up to 100 and 2 quantities between 100 and 1 000. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The quantity is correctly expressed and recorded according to the logic of the system used. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The form of the quantity recorded is in accordance with the requirements of the system. 


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 DEMONSTRATING 
Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems. 

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE OLD LEVEL NEW LEVEL STATUS END DATE QUALITY ASSURING BODY
Fundamental  49013   National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Hard Rock  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-08-16  MQA until Last Date for Achievement 


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 Quality Assuring Bodies 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 Quality Assuring Body should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
 
1. ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI LTD - DIVISION WEST WITS 
2. AngloGold Ashanti Training and Development Services 
3. DE BEERS CONSOLIDATED MINES (132) 
4. HARMONY GOLD MINING CO LTD (FREE STATE) 
5. JIC MINING SERVICES PTY LTD 
6. TRAIN THE NATION 


All qualifications and unit standards registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.