UNIT GUIDE INFORMATION
Unit Code NTC3/GEN/ CR/ MTH
Unit Title Mathematics for National Trade Certificate 3
Unit Status Core
Unit Value None
Learning Time 90 Hours
Pre-requisites None
Exemptions None
Aims of the Unit
1. To develop an understanding of the basic concepts of arithmetic and geometry.
2. To acquire and apply the mathematical knowledge and skills students are likely to meet in their chosen trade or further education.
3. To develop logical thinking and problem solving skills.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
1. Students will be encountered to develop the learning independence required for successful performance at this and subsequent levels of mathematics.
2. While the principles contained in each section will be taught as pure mathematics, application and integration of these principles will be stresses throughout.
3. The teaching sequence should be adjusted to meet the needs of the students in their respective trade programmes. Mathematics instructors should consult the specialist department to determine an appropriate teaching sequence.
4. The use of calculator is to be incorporated into the teaching and learning process.
Assessment Scheme
Assessment will be continous and criteria based in accordance with the BDTVEC Certificate & Assessment Policy Guidelines July 2000 and the amended version April 2001.
Assessment components are as follows:
1. An assessment must be given to students after each Performance Objectives taught. A resit must be given to students who achieve less than 50% marks in each assessment.
2. Assessment will also include a trade specific assignment.
3. The relevant formulae should be provided during an assessment.
Unit Structure
The Unit Guide is for use by students and instructors as a reference guide. It is organized into Skill Areas which consist of:
1. Performance Objectives, which state the skill to be acquired.
2. Enabling Objectives, which are the elements of skill a student must acquire to perform the Performance Objective competently.
3. Performance Standards, which identify the minimum performance a student must demonstrate for a given Performance Objective.
It is recommeneded that a total of 90 hours be allocated for NTC 3 Mathematics. The Competency Profile Chart consists of competencies grouped by Skill Area.
Reference
Department of Technical Education
May 2006
