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Course overview
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to acquire mathematical thinking theory for solving problems and acquire basic maths knowledge for using software toolkits or platforms
Requirements
- NQF LEVEL 4
Curriculum for this course
65 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
Course Overview
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Course Overview
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Mathematical thinking skills for problem solving. Learning Outcome
3 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Benefits of Mathematics
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Mathematical Thinking Steps For Solving Problems
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Formative Assessment
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Conversion between decimal and binary systems
5 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Introduction to binary numbers
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Performing addition and subtraction of positive whole numbers in binary
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Binary arithmetic
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Use of BODMAS
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Formative Assessment
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Expressing size and magnitude
4 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Use scientific notation for small and large numbers
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Prefixes: From Giga to Pica (109 to 10 -12)
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Conversions: SI to Imperial: degrees F to degrees C
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Formative Assessment
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Error in calculations
7 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Rational and irrational numbers
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Explore repeating decimals and convert them to fraction form
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Symbols for irrational numbers
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Rounding prematurely in calculations
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Accuracy
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Final value of a calculation expressed in terms of the required unit
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Formative Assessment
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Cartesian coordinate system
7 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Definition
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Terminology
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The coordinate plane
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Four quadrants
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Naming using Roman numerals
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Use and application – creating graphs and maps
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Formative Assessment
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Pythagorean theorem for finding the distance between two points
5 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Definition
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Terminology
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Purpose
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Determine the distance between two points on the Cartesian grid
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Formative Assessment
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Operator precedence
6 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Definition and terminology
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Purpose and use
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Order of operations (left to right)
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Apply precedence
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Use of PEDMAS in programming
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Formative Assessment
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Integer division
6 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Definition and terminology
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Purpose and use
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Rules on how to divide integers
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Names and symbols for integer division
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Software for integer division
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Formative Assessment
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Modulus
7 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Definition and terminology
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Purpose and use
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Modulus abbreviated as “mod”
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% application
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(==) application
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Modulus in programming
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Formative Assessment
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Increments
6 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Definition and terminology
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Purpose and use
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Increment a variable
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Compound Assignment Operator
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Increments in programming
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Formative Assessment
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Mixing types
7 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Definition and terminology
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Purpose and use
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Apply an operator
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Combination with the order of operations
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The order in which an expression is written
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How a computer would evaluate some expressions that combine types
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Formative Assessment
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Final Assessment
1 Lessons
00:00:00 Hours
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Summative Assessment
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