US 9010 – Demonstrate an understanding of the use of different number bases and measurement units and an awareness of error in the context of relevant calculations (NQF Level3, Credits 2)

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 

This unit standard is designed to provide credits towards the mathematical literacy requirements of the NQF at level 2. The essential purposes of the mathematical literacy requirements are that, as the learner progresses with confidence through the levels, the learner will grow in:

. An insightful use of mathematics in the management of the needs of everyday living to become a self-managing person

. An understanding of mathematical applications that provides insight into the learner `s present and future occupational experiences and so develop into a contributing worker

. The ability to voice a critical sensitivity to the role of mathematics in a democratic society and so become a participating citizen.                                                                                                                                                                                   

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 

Convert numbers between the decimal number system and the binary number system. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 

Work with numbers in different ways to express size and magnitude. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 

Demonstrate the effect of error in calculations.