What Will Mathematical Literacy Learners Learn
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WHAT WILL MATHEMATICAL LITERACY LEARNERS LEARN?
Learners of Mathematical Literacy will learn how to:
y Use a basic calculator. y Perform basic arithmetical operations. y Work with relationships between
arithmetical operations. y Work with simple formulae, including
formulae for: y perimeter; area and volume; and y speed; and time.
y Estimate and check estimates against the situation.
y Work with and apply the concepts: y ratio/proportion and percentage and y rate.
y Determine input and output values for formulae (solve equations).
y Determine and plot the points for different graphs.
y Interpret information and trends communicated through graphs.
y Measure lengths, distances, volumes and mass (weight).
y Convert between units of measurement. y Draw and interpret scale drawings. y Use grids, scales and maps. y Collect information to answer questions. y Organise data using tallies and tables. y Summarise data using the measures: y mean, median and mode.
y Represent data using various data graphs, including pie charts, histograms and bar graphs.
y List the possible outcomes of an event. y Estimate the likelihood of different
outcomes. y Critique interpretations of data. y Formulate questions. y Round up, round down and round off. y Describe trends. y Work with linear and constant
relationships. y Distinguish between piecewise and
continuous relationships. y Read and interpret information
presented in tables. y Anticipate the impact of interest.
So that they are able to: y Plan personal finances including: y understanding income and
expenditure to plan a basic budget y recognising the impact of interest
rates. y Calculate profit margins, loss and
breakeven points in simple transactions. y Plan and schedule events to meet
deadlines and demands. y Make sense of utility costs such as
water, electricity, sewerage and rates. y Develop a business plan. y Choose between different options based
on their value for money. y Critique articles and advertisements in
the media based on data and illustrated through graphs.
y Make lifestyle choices, such as the food they should eat in relation to the energy they use in their day-to-day lives.
y Calculate and interpret health indicators, such as Body Mass index (BMI).
y Plan for the repayment of a loan and anticipate associated bank costs.
y Sort and classify items according to criteria.
y Read maps to plan trips. y Read and develop plans for simple
structures. y Understand the role and purpose of the
gears on a bicycle. y Calculate the time it takes to complete a
journey. y Convert between currencies. y Anticipate which seats in the stadium
will give the best view of the game. y Predict all the possible outcomes of a
sports tournament and anticipate the most likely winner.
y Understand that games of chance have no patterns.
y Develop arguments based on facts and the interpretations of facts.
y Use resources in economical and responsible ways.