Minimum Core – Mapping Document

Reference / Descriptors of skills and knowledge / Evidence
Language and Literacy
LA1: Personal, social and cultural factors influencing language, literacy learning and development
LA1.1 / The different factors affecting the acquisition and development of language and literacy skills
LA1.2 / The importance of English language and literacy in enabling users to participate in public life, society and the modern economy
LA1.3 / Potential barriers that can hinder the development of language skills
LA1.4 / The main disabilities and difficulties relating to language learning and skill development
LA1.5 / Multilingualism and the role of the first language in the acquisition of additional languages
LA1.6 / Issues that arise when learning another language or translating form one language to another
LA1.7 / Issues related to varieties of English, inc standard English, dialects and attitudes towards them
LA1.8 / The importance of context in language use and the influence of the communicative situation
LA2: Explicit knowledge about language and of the four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing
LA2.1 / Making appropriate choices in oral communication episodes
LA2.2 / Having knowledge of fluency, accuracy and competence for ESOL speakers
LA2.3 / Using spoken English effectively
LA2.4 / Listening effectively
LA2.5 / Interpreting written texts
LA2.6 / Knowledge of how textual features support reading
LA2.7 / Understanding the barriers to accessing text
LA2.8 / Communicating the writing process
LA2.9 / Using genre to develop writing
LA2.10 / Developing spelling and punctuation skills
LB : Personal English Language skills
LB1 / Expressing yourself clearly using communication techniques to help convey meaning and to enhance the delivery and accessibility of the message
LB2 / Showing the ability to use language, style and tone in ways that suit the intended audience, and to recognize their use by others
LB3 / Using appropriate techniques to reinforce oral communication, check how well the information is received and support the understanding of those listening
LB4 / Using non-verbal communication to assist in conveying meaning and receiving information, and recognizing its use by others
LB5 / Listening attentively and responding sensitively to contributions made by others
LB6 / Find, and select from, a range of reference material and sources of information, including the internet
LB7 / Use and reflect on a range of reading strategies to interpret texts and to locate information or meaning
LB8 / Identify and record the key information or messages contained within reading material using note-taking techniques
LB9 / Write fluently, accurately and legibly on a range of topics
LB10 / Select appropriate format and style of writing for different purposes and different readers
LB11 / Use spelling and punctuation accurately in order to make meaning clear
LB12 / Understand and use the conventions of grammar (the forms and structures of words, phrases, clauses, sentences and texts) consistently when producing written text
Numeracy
NA1: Personal, social and cultural influencing numeracy learning and development
NA1.1 / The different factors affecting the acquisition and development of numeracy skills
NA1.2 / The importance of numeracy in enabling users to participate in, and gain access to, society and the modern economy
NA1.3 / Potential barriers that hinder development of numeracy skills
NA1.4 / The main learning difficulties and disabilities relating to numeracy skills learning and development
NA1.5 / The common misconceptions and confusions related to number-associated difficulties
NA2: Explicit knowledge of numeracy communication and processes
NA2.1 / Making and using decisions about understanding
NA2.2 / Communicating processes and understanding
NA2.3 / A knowledge of the capacity of numeracy skills to support problem solving
NA2.4 / Making sense of situations and representing them
NA2.5 / Processing and analysis
NA2.6 / Using numeracy skills and content knowledge
NA2.7 / Interpreting and evaluating results
NA2.8 / Communicating and reflecting on findings
NB: Personal Numeracy Skills
NB1 / Communicate with others about numeracy in an open and supportive manner
NB2 / Assess own and other people’s understanding
NB3 / Express yourself clearly and accurately
NB4 / Communicate about numeracy in ways that suits and supports the intended audience, and recognises such use by others
NB5 / Use appropriate techniques to reinforce oral communication, check how well the information is received and support the understanding of those listening
NB6 / Use strategies to make sense of a situation requiring the application of numeracy
NB7 / Process and analyse data
NB8 / Use generic content knowledge and skills
NB9 / Make decisions concerning content knowledge and skills
NB10 / Understand the validity of different methods
NB11 / Consider accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness when solving problems and reflect on what has been learnt
NB12 / Make sense of data
NB13 / Select appropriate format and style for communicating findings
ICT
ITA1 : Personal, social and cultural influencing numeracy learning and development
ITA1.1 / The different factors affecting the acquisition and development of IT skills
ITA1.2 / The importance of ICT in enabling users to participate in public life, society and the modern economy
ITA1.3 / The range of learners’ technological and educational backgrounds
ITA1.4 / The main learning difficulties and disabilities relating to ICT learning and skill development
ITA1.5 / Potential barriers that inhibit ICT skills development
ITA2: Explicit knowledge about ICT
ITA2.1 / Making and using decisions about understanding
ITA2.2 / Communicating processes and understandings
ITA2.3 / Purposeful use of ICT
ITA2.4 / Essential characteristics of ICT
ITA2.5 / How learners develop ICT skills
ITB: Personal ICT skills
ITB1 / Communicate with others with/about ICT in an open and supportive manner
ITB2 / Assess own and other people’s understanding
ITB3 / Express yourself clearly and accurately
ITB4 / Communicate about/with ICT in ways that suits and supports the intended audience, and recognises such use by others
ITB5 / Use appropriate techniques to reinforce oral communication, check how well the information is received and support the understanding of those listening
ITB6 / Use ICT systems
ITB7 / Finding, selecting and exchanging information
ITB8 / Developing and presenting information