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BASIC NUMERACY SKILLS (UNIT 2): MENTAL CALCULATION

Level: Entry Level

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will haveEvidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1. round a three-digit multiple of ten to the nearest hundred on at least three occasions

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2. add two three-digit numbers using the column method where it is necessary to 'carry' on at least three occasions

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3. subtract a three-digit number from a three-digit number using the column method where it is necessary to 'borrow' on at least three occasions

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4. solve a worded problem which involves doubling a two-digit number, where the answer is less than one hundred on at least three occasions

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5. complete an equivalent fraction for one half, given the denominator on at least three occasions

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6. read the dial on a weighing scale and give an answer in kilograms and grams on at least three occasions

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7. solve a worded problem which involves finding half of an amount of money less than ten pounds on at least three occasions

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8. find the missing number in an equation which involves the five and ten times tables on at least three occasions, eg 5 x _ = 10 x 4

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9. express an amount of money less than one pound in pounds on at least three occasions

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10. find the change from £5 for an amount which is a multiple of 10p on at least three occasions

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11. recognise the length on a ruler in millimetres when the length is a multiple of 5mm and less than 100mm on at least three occasions

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12. read the scale on a beaker to calculate the amount of liquid contained when the amount is a multiple of 50ml and less than 500ml on at least three occasions

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13. divide a two-digit multiple of four by four on at least three occasions

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14. write the time in digital format given the time on a clock face, when the time is five past the hour on at least three occasions.

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Approved 01 Oct 2004

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