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

Working with numbers in various contexts 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7447  Working with numbers in various 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  6 
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:

Express and interpret a range of contexts using mathematical symbols, and find applications for numerical models;
Solve a range of everyday problems using estimation and calculations;
Verify and justify solutions within different contexts;
Perform operations on simple and complex numerical expressions;
Describe and compare counting systems from different cultures;
Critically analyse the development of the base ten number system;
Apply the relationship between rational and whole numbers;
Apply the relationship between rational numbers and integers. 

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

Solve realistic and abstract problems involving changing quantities by addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;
Solve realistic and abstract problems involving variables in non-symbolic form;
Demonstrate knowledge of different ways of expressing fractions and work with fractions, percentages and decimals to describe situations and calculate change situations;
Demonstrate knowledge of the development of mathematics as a human activity and use alternate number system to the base ten system. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Express and interpret a range of contexts using mathematical symbols. 
OUTCOME NOTES 
Express and interpret a range of contexts using mathematical symbols and find applications for numerical models. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Everyday problems, numerical contexts.
Numerical models include equations, expressions and terms. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Mathematical sentences reflect the situation completely and accurately. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Everyday problems, numerical contexts.
Numerical models include equations, expressions and terms.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. The form of expression is appropriate to the context. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Application for given numerical models are developed such that the meaning of symbols and relationships between them are clarified. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Solve a range of everyday problems using estimation and calculations. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Rounding off and truncating, with or without calculator, combination, separation, comparison, equalisation, sharing and grouping. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Problem solving strategies are based on a correct interpretation of the problem situation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Estimates can be justified within context. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Calculations are performed accurately. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. Calculations follow some form of logical reasoning process, which is presented clearly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
5. Solutions are correct in terms of the context. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Verify and justify solutions within different contexts. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Solutions derived by learners and by others. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The reasoning process is explained clearly. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Solutions are justified in terms of the context. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Appropriate and inappropriate solutions.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. Solutions are shown to be consistent with estimations and vice versa. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Perform operations on simple and complex numerical expressions. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Four basic operations in all combinations.
Expressions involving exponents that can be calculated without a calculator.
Operations to be performed with and without a calculator. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Operations are performed according to the conventions governing the order of operations. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Solutions are correct. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
Describe and compare counting systems from different cultures. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Own, African culture other than own, one other. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
3. Numbers are translated from one base system to another. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Base 2, 5, 10, and 16.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
1. Descriptions show understanding of how counting systems developed and their significance. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
2. Descriptions show examples of how the systems might have been used, and the limitations of the system. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
Critically analyse the development of the base ten number system. 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Place value, role of 0 in our number system, patterned nature of whole numbers, history and contestations. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. The development and significance of zero is explained. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Understanding of the place value of numbers is demonstrated. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Expansion of numbers in different ways, the value of a numerical symbol in a number.
 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The patterned nature of whole numbers and its historical development are described. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
4. The contestations around, and use and popularisation of the decimal number system are described. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
Uses in economics and politics.
 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 7 
Analyse the relationship between rational and whole numbers. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrations describe the increasing density of the system. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Demonstrations show that whole numbers are a subset of rational numbers. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The properties of whole numbers and rational numbers are given. 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 8 
Analyse the relationship between rational numbers and integers. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Demonstrations describe the increasing density of the system. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
2. Demonstrations show that whole numbers are a subset of rational numbers. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
3. The properties of whole numbers and rational numbers are given. 



Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
Identify and solve problems by working with numbers in various contexts. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
Collect and analyse mathematical information. 

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
Communicate effectively using mathematical symbols. 

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  48642   General Education and Training Certificate Housing: Housing Consumer Education  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2009-05-13  Was CETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  24153   General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2008-09-13  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  49606   General Education and Training Certificate: Ancillary Health Care  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  HW SETA 
Fundamental  50584   General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
Fundamental  22971   General Education and Training Certificate: Conservation  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Fundamental  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  CETA 
Fundamental  23093   General Education and Training Certificate: Development Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
Fundamental  49552   General Education and Training Certificate: Environmental Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  LG SETA 
Fundamental  50225   General Education and Training Certificate: General Forestry  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
Fundamental  49753   General Education and Training Certificate: General Technical Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
Fundamental  49668   General Education and Training Certificate: Horticulture  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Fundamental  57937   General Education and Training Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Fundamental  49583   General Education and Training Certificate: Poultry Processing  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Fundamental  49580   General Education and Training Certificate: Poultry Production  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Fundamental  22190   General Education and Training Certificate: Tourism  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2012-06-30  CATHSSETA 
Fundamental  48495   General Education and Training Certificate: Water Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
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  23853   GETC: Domestic Services  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
Fundamental  49082   GETC: Wood Products Processing  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
Fundamental  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 
Fundamental  48970   National Certificate: Animal Production  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Fundamental  22865   National Certificate: Chemical Operations  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2005-10-09  Was CHIETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  14406   National Certificate: Early Childhood Development: Preschool Phase  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 2003-10-11  Was ETDP SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  20287   National Certificate: Farming  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Fundamental  20173   National Certificate: Hygiene and Cleaning  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2007-02-21  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 
Fundamental  48971   National Certificate: Mixed Farming Systems  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
Fundamental  48972   National Certificate: Plant Production  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
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 
Fundamental  49014   National Certificate: Rockbreaking: Underground Hard Rock  Level 3  NQF Level 03  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: 
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2. A4 Consultancy CC 
3. African Apex Apparel (Pty) Ltd 
4. Afrivet Training Services (Pty) Ltd 
5. Agrioperations Hub Pty Ltd 
6. Amabamba Recruitment 
7. Amaloba Horticultural Services 
8. Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd 
9. ASSMANG (PTY) LTD 
10. ASSMANG BEESHOEK MINE 
11. Atom Agric and Training (Pty) Ltd 
12. AVAX SA 481 CC. T/A Mandisa Development Services 
13. Balemi Consulting Pty Ltd 
14. BARBERTON MINES (PTY) LTD 
15. Biofuels Business Incubators NPC 
16. Boikgantsho Consulting & Events 
17. Buena Vista Learning Academy 
18. Bumunhu Services Providers Cc 
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20. CENTRE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 
21. Changing Lives Community Development Training 
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33. ERGO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY NPC 
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56. Impact Plus Training Consultants 
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58. INKWENKWEZI PRIVATE COLLEGE - SKILLS DEVELOPMENT cc 
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60. IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD. 
61. Josmap Training Institute 
62. KayDee Project Management Cc 
63. Keletsong Community Training & Resource Centre 
64. Kelmik Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
65. Kgopane Trading Enterprise 
66. KGWEBISWANO SUPPLIES & SERVICES 
67. Khululeka Community Education Centre 
68. Kimbali Holdings 
69. KMK Training Services (PTY) Ltd 
70. Knoop Academy NPC 
71. Knowledge For Ever 
72. KUMBA IRON ORE (SISHEN) 
73. Kwevhos Business Enterprise 
74. Legal Environment Safety & Health Requirements cc 
75. Leruo ke Matla Training and Enterprise Development Services 
76. LESEDI EDUCARE ASSOCIATION 
77. Longmore Training and Developen 
78. Lovedale TVET College 
79. MACCAUVLEI LEARNING ACADEMY (PTY) LTD 
80. Maishamalema Development Training 
81. Mamuhle Academy 
82. Mananthatshema Skills Dev. Centre 
83. Marang Women in Agric and Development 
84. MARS Business Consulting 
85. Mathapuso Construction and Projects 
86. MATHOME TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD 
87. Matlharini Multi Centre Skills 
88. Matotomana Training & General Trading 
89. Mcebo Technologies 
90. Mdaka Omnyama Trading and Projects 
91. Medu Skills Consultants 
92. MENTORNET (PTY) LTD 
93. MINTEK 
94. Mnambithi TVET College 
95. Mobile Agri Skills Development and Training NPC 
96. Modiehi Consulting & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
97. MODIKWA MINING PERSONNEL SERVICES PTY L TD 
98. Mogaladi Business Enterprise 
99. Montshepetsa Bosui Farming & Training Cnt 
100. Mortarboard Training Solutions 
101. Morwa Agri-development cc 
102. Mpontshe Training 
103. Mthashana FET College - Vryheid Campus 
104. MURRAY & ROBERTS CEMENTATION (PTY)LTD 
105. Mvelo Consultant 
106. MVIMBI BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 
107. National Institute For The Deaf - NID 
108. Ndoma Mathodi Trading Enterprise 
109. Ndwamato Training Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
110. Neopeo Trading & Projects 
111. Networx for Career Development 
112. New Heights 1082 Pty Ltd 
113. Ngwato Wa Mphela Agriculture Training Services 
114. Nkalebetja Agricultural Projects and Management services 
115. Nkangala Public FET College - Central Office 
116. Nkinane Trading Enterprise 
117. NOBO Training and Development Services (Pty) LTD 
118. Nophelo Training Centre 
119. NORTHAM PLATINUM LTD 
120. Novi General Services 
121. Nurture-Nature Resources (Pty) Ltd 
122. Owen Sithole College of Agriculture 
123. P N K Management Services 
124. PALABORA COPPER (PTY) LTD 
125. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
126. Phambile Skills Training (Pty) Ltd 
127. Phepha Consulting Services 
128. Phill Skills and Development Institute 
129. Pineridge Training Centre 
130. PMA Holdings (PTY ) LTD. 
131. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
132. Progressive Environmental Projects 
133. Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty) 
134. PTDEV (Pty) Ltd 
135. QPD CONSULTANTS 
136. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
137. Reflections Development Institute 
138. REGIONAL EDUCARE COUNCIL 
139. Remoshomong Trading Enterprise 
140. Retsogile Education and Training 
141. RICHARDS BAY MINING PTY LTD 
142. RLSTP Training & Development (PTY) LTD. 
143. SBJ Shadikamang Agriculture 
144. Scientific Roots (Pty) Ltd 
145. Sekhukhune FET College - Central Office 
146. Selipha Trading (Pty) Ltd 
147. SENZEKO EXECUTIVE RISK CC 
148. Setlakala Business Development 
149. Seza Bantu Rural Agricultural Projects 
150. SIBANYE GOLD ACADEMY PROPRIETARY LIMITED 
151. Silver Falls Scientific 
152. Simmek Holdings 
153. Siyafundisa I Africa 
154. Siyasanga Training Centre 
155. South African Corporate Training Association 
156. South African Forestry Training College 
157. SPS Consulting (Pty) Ltd 
158. STUDIO 05 HOUSE OF FASHION 
159. Suidwes Beleggings Eiendoms Beperk 
160. Taletso FET College - Central Office 
161. Tasc Business Consulting and Training 
162. Tebkhan Investments (Pty) Ltd 
163. The Brokers Learning Centre 
164. The College of Modern Montessori 
165. THE GMC GROUP PTY LTD 
166. The Skills Development Hub (Pty) Ltd 
167. THUNGELA OPERATIONS (PTY) LTD 
168. Thuto Boshwa Skills Development Services 
169. Thutong Learning College 
170. Timothy Fasheun Group Enviromentors (Pty) Ltd 
171. Tinotsile Training and Development 
172. Tlatlana Events Solution and Communication 
173. TM Mashwara and Projects 
174. Tompi Seleka Agricultural College 
175. TPN Training and Recruitment cc 
176. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) LTD 
177. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) Ltd (Mobeni) 
178. Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd 
179. Tripple R Training Provider 
180. Tshenkeng's Consulting 
181. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
182. Ulandi (Lewena Lema) Business Communications 
183. Umbuso Training Services 
184. Umfolozi FET College 
185. University of Venda 
186. Vari Holdings (Pty)Ltd 
187. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 
188. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
189. Voyano Project Management 
190. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
191. Washa 2 Training & Projects 
192. Waterberg FET College - Central Office 
193. WEST COAST COLLEGE FET 
194. Westco Agri Training 
195. WESTERN CHROME MINES 
196. Wildlife and Enviroment Society of South Africa 
197. Working Decisions Cc 
198. Yangantle Trading 


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