Synopsis

Numerical and mathematical skills are used to describe and tackle a wide range of problems. These key skills are about understanding when particular techniques should be used, how to carry them out accurately and which techniques should be applied in particular situations. Developing your numerical, graphical and algebraic skills means being able to plan how you are going to use your skills over a period of time, monitoring your progress and then reviewing your approach. In developing and assessing this key skill, you will learn to use and adapt your skills confidently and effectively in different situations and contexts. This unit is designed to be studied for 1 hour per week over 50 weeks.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Learning outcomes
1 Developing your number skills
2 Sources of help
3 Key skills assessment units
4 Structure of the assessment units
5 Effective use of number skills
6 What you should present
7.1 Evidence required
7.2 Developing a strategy
7.3 Monitoring your progress
7.4 Evaluating your strategy and assessing your work
8 Part B: Evidencing your number skills
9 Notes to help you complete your assessment
Next steps
Acknowledgements

 

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