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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Describe, represent and interpret mathematical models in different contexts 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7452  Describe, represent and interpret mathematical models in different contexts 
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 4  Regular-Fundamental  Level 1  NQF Level 01 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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:

Describe and represent relationships in a variety of contexts usng tables;
Describe and represent relationships in a variety of contexts using simple algebraic expressions and/or equations;
Describe and represent relationships in a variety of contexts using graphs;
Describe and represent relationships in a variety of contexts geometrically;
Analyse and explain the behaviour of graphs in terms of increasing and decreasing trends;
Analyse and explain the behaviour of general algebraic equations and formulae in terms of increasing and decreasing relationships between variables. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
The following learning at ABET Numeracy level 3 is assumed to be in place:

Construct and use tables and graph to organise and interpret information. 

UNIT STANDARD OUTCOME HEADER 
Describe and represent relationships in a variety 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Describe and represent relationships in a variety of contexts using tables. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Simple linear, quadratic and exponential relationships. Relationships may be given in the form of words, equations, and graphs or as a result of experiments. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Independent and dependent variables are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The descriptions are consistent with the given relationship. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The representation is consistent with the given relationship. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Sufficient information is represented in such a way that the relationship is evident. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Describe and represent relationships in a variety of contexts using simple algebraic expressions. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Describe and represent relationships in a variety of contexts using simple algebraic expressions and/or equations. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Simple linear, quadratic and exponential relationships. Relationships may be given in the form of words, tables, and graphs or as a result of experiments. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Independent and dependent variables are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The descriptions are consistent with the given relationship. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The representation is consistent with the given relationship. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Sufficient information is represented in such a way that the relationship is evident. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Describe and represent relationships in a variety of contexts using graphs. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Simple linear, quadratic and exponential relationships and simple cyclical relationships such as trig functions.
Number lines for inequalities.
Relationships may be given in the form of words, tables, and equations or as a result of experiments. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Independent and dependent variables are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The descriptions are consistent with the given relationship. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The representation is consistent with the given relationship. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Sufficient information is represented such that the relationship is evident. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Describe and represent relationships in a variety of contexts geometrically. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Heights and distances using right-angled triangles. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The descriptions are consistent with the given relationship. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The representation is consistent with the given relationship. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Sufficient information is represented in such a way that the relationship is evident. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Analyse and explain the behaviour of graphs in terms of increasing and decreasing trends. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Limited to situations where the information can be directly read off the graph. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The variables are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The potential or existing relationships between variables are described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The increasing and decreasing trends are described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. The maximum and minimum are identified. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Analyse and explain the behaviour of general algebraic equations and formulae. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Linear and quadratic equations. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The dependent and independent variables are identified. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The potential or existing relationships between variables are described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The increasing and decreasing trends are described. 



Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve mathematical problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate the behaviour of graphs and algebraic equations and formulae in different contexts. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using mathematical models in different contexts. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
Understand the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation. 

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

QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
  ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
Fundamental  71751   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
Fundamental  73249   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Reregistered  2028-06-30  UMALUSI 
Fundamental  23193   GETC in Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2005-02-13  Was HW SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  24296   National Certificate: Construction: Installation of Floor Coverings  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  CETA 
Fundamental  22977   National Certificate: Construction: Roadworks  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 
2005-12-04  CETA 
Fundamental  21798   Certificate: Telecommunications for Customer Premises Equipment  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2009-10-03  Was MICTS until Last Date for Achievement 
Elective  23253   National Certificate (GETC): Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 
2023-06-30  MERSETA 


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. BOLAND COLLEGE 
2. College of Cape Town - Athlone Campus 
3. DEW CRISP PTY LTD 
4. FALSE BAY TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING COLLEGE 
5. Intellect Management and Training 
6. Knowledge For Ever 
7. Maluti FET College - Central Office 
8. Marang Women in Agric and Development 
9. Marematlou Training Institute 
10. Montshepetsa Bosui Farming & Training Cnt 
11. Mthashana FET College - Vryheid Campus 
12. Northlink College 
13. Professional Development and Training Institute (Pty) Ltd 
14. Retshetse Training Project 
15. Scientific Roots (Pty) Ltd 
16. SEOPOSENGOE TRAINING CONSULTANCY CC 
17. South Cape Public FET College - George Campus 
18. Southern African Institute of Learning (SAIL) 
19. Tembe Service Providers 
20. Uluntu Skills Development Centre 
21. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 



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