Using Size, Shape and Measure

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 2
Unit No:
D/505/4859
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

This unit maps to the Adult Numeracy Core Curriculum in the following areas: MSS2/E2.1; MSS2/E2.2; MSS2/E2.3; MSS2/E2.4; MSS1/E2.6; MSS1/E2.5; MSS1/E2.9; MSS1/E2.10.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to measure, estimate and compare length.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Measure length, using common standard and non-standard units, for example metre, centimetre, paces, feet.
  • 1.2
    Estimate lengths.
  • 1.3
    Compare different lengths for example more than a metre, less than a metre.
  • 1.4
    Read simple scales for length to the nearest labelled division.
  • 1.5
    Choose and use appropriate units and measuring instruments.
2

Be able to measure, estimate and compare weight.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Measure weight, using common standard units for example grammes, kilogrammes.
  • 2.2
    Estimate weights.
  • 2.3
    Compare weights, for example more than a kilogram, less than a kilogram.
  • 2.4
    Read simple scales for weight to the nearest labelled division.
  • 2.5
    Choose and use appropriate units and measuring instruments.
3

Be able to measure, estimate and compare capacity.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Measure capacity, using common standard and non-standard units, for example litre, cupful.
  • 3.2
    Estimate capacity.
  • 3.3
    Compare capacity for example more than a litre, less than a litre.
  • 3.4
    Read simple scales for capacity to the nearest labelled division.
  • 3.5
    Choose and use appropriate units and measuring instruments.
4

Know about shape, positional vocabulary and space.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Recognise and name common 2-D and 3-D shapes.
  • 4.2
    Describe key properties of common 2-D and 3-D shapes.
  • 4.3
    Recognise right angles in everyday objects.
  • 4.4
    Follow directions using everyday positional vocabulary, including left and right, in front, behind.