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REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Critically analyse how mathematics is used in social, political and economic relations

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
7449	Critically analyse how mathematics is used in social, political and economic relations
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 4	Regular-Fundamental	Level 1	NQF Level 01	2
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:

analyse critically the use of mathematical language and relationships in the work place and in the economy;
analyse critically the use of mathematics in social relations;
analyse critically the use of mathematics and mathematical language and relationships in political relations.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

The following competencies at ABET Numeracy level 4 are assumed to be in place:

the ability to work with numbers in various contexts;
the ability to work with patterns in various contexts.

UNIT STANDARD OUTCOME HEADER

Critically analyse the use of mathematical languag

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Critically analyse the use of mathematical language and relationships in the workplace.

OUTCOME RANGE

Wage negotiations, salary increases, and productivity as a ratio.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The ways in which mathematics is used in the workplace are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Percentage, graphs, differences, ratio and proportion.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Ways in which mathematical relationships and language can be used to represent particular perspectives are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Different forms of comparisons such as differences versus ratio.
Manipulation of graphs through choice of graph, scale of axes and nature of axes.
Use of different averages: mean, median, mode.
More than one perspective is to be described.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Critically analyse the use of mathematical language and relationships in the economy.

OUTCOME RANGE

Budgeting, banks: interest rates, mortgage, service charges; fuel prices; pensions; inflation; value of the rand and exchange rates.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The ways in which mathematics is used is described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

%, graphs, differences, ratio and proportion.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Ways in which mathematical relationships and language can be used to represent particular perspectives are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Different forms of comparisons such as differences versus ratio.
Manipulation of graphs through choice of graph, scale of axes and nature of axes.
Use of different averages: mean, median, and mode.
More than one perspective to be described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The impact of economic changes on the individual is described.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Critically analyse the use of mathematics in social relations.

OUTCOME RANGE

Social differentiation: gender, social mobility, race; historical and possible future contexts, e.g. employment equity; apartheid policies.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. Ways in which mathematics can be used as a filter for social differentiation are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Social differentiation includes examples such as entrance qualifications; number of women doing mathematics.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. The significance attached to number by different societies is described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Spiritual; superstitious; aesthetic; political.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The use of mathematics in the media is described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Adverts, reports, sports.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4

Critically analyse use of mathematics & mathematical language & relationships in political relations

OUTCOME NOTES

Critically analyse the use of mathematics and mathematical language and relationships in political relations.

OUTCOME RANGE

Income distribution; census; elections; voting; opinion polls.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

1. The ways in which mathematics is used is described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Percentage, graphs, differences, ratio and proportion.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

2. Ways in which mathematical relationships and language can be used to represent particular perspectives are described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE

Different forms of comparisons such as differences versus ratio.
Manipulation of graphs through choice of graph, scale of axes and nature of axes.
Use of different averages: mean, median, and mode.
More than one perspective to be described.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

3. The impact of the use of mathematics in these contexts on individuals and social groups is 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 mathematical information and show how mathematics is used in social, political and economic relations.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Communicate effectively using mathematical symbols.

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	23114	Basic Certificate: Early Childhood Development	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2009-01-10	ETDP SETA
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	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	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	73249	General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training: Academic Curriculum	Level 1	NQF Level 01	Reregistered	2028-06-30	UMALUSI
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	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

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