SayPro 13507 Demonstrate knowledge of the development of mathematics as a human activity and use an alternate number system to the base ten system

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD

This is for people who demonstrate an understanding of the origins of and development of mathematics. People credited with this unit standard are able to explain how different ancient number systems work, describe the development of our number system and use an ancient number system to count and record quantities.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

Limited to key aspects of the history of mathematics in simple terms and any alternative number systems.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME

Explain how different ancient number systems work. Two different systems other than our number system. Describe the development of our number system. Key moments in its development, reasons for its adoption, possible relationships with other number systems, and its development by humans to make sense of our world.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION

The explanation describes how the systems work in terms of measuring quantity and length or height or distance. The explanation describes how the system records numbers and is generalized for any number. The description explains the history of our system in terms of key moments in its development. The description makes links to other systems where possible. The description clarifies the centrality of people in the development of mathematics and the reasons for the adoption of this system. Use an ancient number system to count and record quantities. At least 2 quantities up to 100 and 2 quantities between 100 and 1 000. The quantity is correctly expressed and recorded according to the logic of the system used. The form of the quantity recorded is in accordance with the requirements of the system.