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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

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
SGB Math. Literacy Mathematics and Math Sciences
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
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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 3	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 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	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	STATUS	END DATE	PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental	49013	National Certificate: Mining Operations: Underground Hard Rock	Level 2	NQF Level 02	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2007-08-16	Was 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 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.

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