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The document outlines how Application of Number is delivered and assessed in vocational units, compares its level to GCSE and A level mathematics, and explains its administrative framework through examining bodies and colleges. It also highlights practical problems, including vocational relevance, basic-skills linkage, course integration, assignment pressure, and assessment criteria, with added concerns for adult learners returning to education.","# Application of Number in Vocational Education\n\nDavid KayeCity of Westminster College,London,UK  \n## Introduction\n\nGeneral National Vocational Qualifications(GNVQ)are vocational awards available atany of three levels and can be taken over one or two years for depending on the level.This is a standard college-based qualification that has been developed in England andWales over the last five years.The three levels are:Foundation,Intermediate andAdvanced.They require as mandatory units three key skills,including Application ofNumber.To achieve the full diploma students must pass all mandatory units.  \n## Structure of GNVQ\n\nThe three levels of a full GNVQ can be compared to the standard English and Welshschool examinations.The Foundation is considered equivalent to four lower gradeGCSEs;the Intermediate is considered equivalent to four Grade C GCSEs;theAdvanced is considered equivalent to two A level passes.Application of Number unitsare offered at levels 1,2 and 3 respectively.However,Application of Number units arenot equivalent to GCSE and A level mathematics in the same way.Very approximately,Level 1 is pre GCSE mathematics,Level 2 is middle and lower GCSE mathematicsgrades and Level 3 the higher GCSE mathematics grades  \nThe structure of GNVQs,including Application of Number,were originally devised bythe National Council for Vocational Qualifications(NCVQ)which is now part of theQualifications and Curriculum Authority(QCA).  \nThe GNVQs are awarded by a number of examining bodies,who traditionally haveadministered vocational qualifications;they are EDEXCEL(previously BTEC),AQA(previously City &Guilds)and OCR(previously RSA).These bodies award thecertificate and moderate the assessments made in colleges.However,teaching materialsand assignments for assessments are produced or purchased at college level.  \nStudents choose to take one vocational area out of.Art &Design,Business Studies,Engineering,Health &Social Care,Information Technology,Land &Environment,Leisure &Tourism Media and Science.Most students on these courses are aged 16 to19 years old,though there are also some older students.  \n## Application of number in practice\n\nAs many students have opted for the vocational aspect of a programme the delivery andassessment of Application of Number presents difficulties for teachers if key skills arenot integrated into the assessment plan of the vocational units.Some colleges employspecialist Maths/Numeracy lecturers to deliver and assess Application of Number orprovide underpinning knowledge.However there are some colleges who prefer toemploy vocational staff with limited specialist underpinning knowledge in key skills butexperienced in vocational work.  \nThere are increasing numbers of adults returning to learning.Some colleges havedeveloped innovative methods of delivering the programme in reduced time periods (fasttrack).Application of Number is still an integral element.This has caused problems forsome students particularly adults who have had poor experience of number at school.The approach to Application of Number in this situation as with 16-19 year olds,requires a more sensitive approach and more integration of key skills as part ofvocational assignments.  \nThere has been some serious concern expressed nationally about the lowering ofstandards in key skils particularly Application of Number and Communications (anotherGNVQ key skill).The current pilot of a new vocational GNVQ is running parallel to apilot of new key skills specifications which requires students to produce evidence inreport form from within vocational settings.  \nSome colleges have developed workshops with resources available on a drop in basis toprovide students with the essential underpinning knowledge.In other vocationalprogrammes key skills are required at levels prescribed by the lead industrial awardingbodies.In GNVQ programmes key skills must be achieved at the level of the vocationalprogramme.  \n## Problems in using application of number\n\nI am wor","cbCaim1alzlLeVKx","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaim1alzlLeVKx","pdf",201011,1,5,"English","en",105,"# Introduction\n# Structure of GNVQ\n# Application of number in practice\n# Problems in using application of number\n## 1 Vocational Relevance\n## 2 Basic Skills\n## 3 Course Structure\n## 4 Assignments\n## 5 Performance Criteria","[{\"question\":\"What is the role of Application of Number in GNVQ qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"It is a mandatory key skill unit required at the relevant levels to achieve the full GNVQ diploma.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document relate Application of Number levels to GCSE and A level mathematics?\",\"answer\":\"It describes Level 1 as pre-GCSE mathematics, Level 2 as middle/lower GCSE 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