Mathematics Level 4 | Online Short Course
Build advanced numeracy and problem-solving skills with Level 4 Mathematics, covering algebra, geometry, statistics and real-world mathematical applications.
What is this course about?
This course provides the essential knowledge and techniques required to master Mathematics at Level 4. Learners will explore key areas including algebra, geometry, statistics, and mathematical reasoning. The course focuses on applying mathematical concepts to practical problems, enhancing both academic and vocational competence. Through guided exercises and problem-solving tasks, you will build confidence in tackling a wide range of numerical challenges.
Why take this course in Level 4 Mathematics?
Mathematics is a critical skill across many industries and sectors. This course supports learners preparing for further education, apprenticeships, or employment where strong mathematical ability is valued. It helps improve logic, critical thinking, and accuracy—skills that are vital in both academic and real-world contexts.
What you will gain from this course:
- Strengthen your understanding of core mathematical concepts
- Solve problems using algebra, geometry, and data analysis
- Apply mathematical techniques to real-life and workplace scenarios
- Build numeracy skills for further study or professional growth
- Gain confidence in interpreting and communicating mathematical ideas
Description
This unit standard is essential for individuals seeking recognition in Further Education and Training or aiming to fulfill the fundamental requirements of numerous qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Participants credited with this unit standard will gain proficiency in using mathematics to plan and manage personal and household budgets, incomes, and expenditures. The course will cover the application of simple and compound interest to various scenarios, including investments, stokvels, inflation, appreciation, and depreciation. Additionally, learners will investigate different aspects of financial transactions, encompassing costs, prices, revenue, cost price, selling price, loss, and profit.
Course Content
- Plans are sufficient to ensure effective control of financial instruments
- Calculations are carried out using computational tools efficiently and correctly and solutions obtained are verified in terms of the context
- Measures used for control purposes are appropriate to the need and are in line with control plans
- The differences between simple and compound interest are described in terms of their common applications and effects
- Methods of calculation are appropriate to the problem types
- Computational tools are used efficiently and correctly and solutions obtained are verified in terms of the context or problem
- Solutions to calculations are used effectively to define the changes over a period of time
- Values are calculated correctly
- Mathematical tools and systems are used effectively to determine and describe the relationships between the various aspects of costs and revenue
- Terminology is used in the correct context
- Reasonable methods are described for the control of costs and optimisation of profits in relation to given data
- Values are calculated correctly
- Mathematical tools and systems are used effectively to determine, compare and describe aspects of the national and global economy
- Debating points are based on well-reasoned arguments and are supported by mathematical information
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
