Numeracy in a Health Context

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Ungraded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Be able to tackle problems using the four rules of number including units of measure within a health context.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Solve problems in a health context, using the four rules of number with both positive and negative numbers.

    including whole numbers, decimals and fractions.

  • 1.2.

    Solve multi-stage problems to convert numbers within and across unit systems in a health context.

  • 1.3.

    Analyse the impact of miscalculating when converting between units of measure in a health setting.

  • 1.4.

    Use methods to check the validity of conversions of units of measure.

2.

Be able to use decimals, fractions and percentages, including with units of measure in a health context.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Solve problems in a health context using fractions and simplify answers.

  • 2.2.

    Without a calculator, convert between percentages, decimals and fractions within a health context.

  • 2.3.

    Solve multi-stage problems in a health context, using fractions, decimals and percentages, including converting between units of measure.

  • 2.4.

    Check the validity of conversions and calculations, without a calculator.

3.

Know how to use a calculator to solve problems and use appropriate tools to answers within a health context.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Using a calculator, solve problems in a health context, using the four rules of number with both positive and negative numbers.

    including whole numbers, decimals and fractions.

  • 3.2.

    Using a calculator, convert between percentages, decimals and fractions within a health context.

  • 3.3.

    Using a calculator, solve multi-stage problems in a health context, using fractions, decimals and percentages, including conversion between units of measure.