Transcript National 5 Lifekills Maths SQA Presentation

National 5
Lifeskills Mathematics
Understanding what it is & why it
could be the course choice for you.
What is Lifeskills Mathematics?
What is Lifeskills Mathematics?
Finance, statistics,
data management,
measurement and
geometry.
What is Lifeskills Mathematics?
Mathematical skills and
knowledge learners need
in their everyday lives –
both personally and in the
workplace.
Why Study Lifeskills?
Develop ability to use
mathematical processes
in real-life situations.
Why Study Lifeskills?
Assess risk and make
informed decisions about
managing personal
finances.
Why Study Lifeskills?
Use measurements,
diagrams and time
management skills to plan
practical projects.
Why Study Lifeskills?
Interpret and analyse
statistical information to
draw conclusions.
Is it easier than Mathematics?
Level of demand and
difficulty is no different.
NO!
National 5 Mathematics
and National 5 Lifeskills
Mathematics are both set
at SCQF level 5.
What are the differences?
Mathematics focuses on
operational skills
in algebra, calculus,
geometry, numeracy,
statistics and
trigonometry.
What are the differences?
In Mathematics, some of
the time, learners
interpret situations,
identify strategies and
explain solutions and
relate them to context.
What are the differences?
Lifeskills Mathematics
focuses on developing
reasoning skills using
real-life contexts in
finance, statistics,
numeracy, geometry and
measures.
Workplace preparation?
Develop skills in problemsolving, communication
and numeracy.
Workplace preparation?
Develop skills in problemsolving, communication
and numeracy.
Develop the ability to
evaluate risk, to inform
the decisions they make
on both an individual and
collective basis.
Workplace preparation?
Skills which are
recognised, essential
employability skills for the
modern world all feature
strongly in the Lifeskills
Mathematics Courses.
Lifeskills Mathematics
Lifeskills Mathematics