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.