Mapping older GCSE Equivalents to the New LASER Access GCSE
Equivalents 2010-11: Maths
How to Use

Simply enter details of the evidence drawn from existing Access Units or
other qualifications/courses in the boxes under ‘Mapped Evidence’ for
each unit below.

Ensure that the new units listed below are added to your Access Diploma
list of optional units in its rules of combination and that the old ones are
removed

Retain this mapping document, get your Access external moderator to
approve it and ensure that is available when confirming student results at
the final Awards Board
UNIT TITLE:
Shape, Space and Measurement
LEVEL:
Two
CREDIT VALUE:
3
LASER UNIT CODE:
RB42SE901
This unit has 3 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Mapped Evidence (refer to existing
LASER units etc)
The learner will:
1. Understand and use properties of shape
2. Understand the basic trigonometry of a right-angled
triangle
3. Solve problems using measurements in two and
three dimensions.
UNIT TITLE:
Collecting, Recording and Analysing Data
LEVEL:
Two
CREDIT VALUE:
3
UNIT CODE: RB72SE904
This unit has 4 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Mapped Evidence (refer to existing
LASER units etc)
The learner will:
1. Collect data for a purpose.
2. Categorise and record data
3. Represent and interpret data
4. Analyse data
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UNIT TITLE:
Development of Ideas in Algebra
LEVEL:
Two
CREDIT VALUE:
3
UNIT CODE: RB32SE903
This unit has 4 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Mapped Evidence (refer to existing
LASER units etc)
The learner will:
1. Manipulate algebraic expressions in order to solve
problems.
2. Use graphical methods to represent algebraic
relationships
3. Use graphical and non-graphical methods to solve
algebraic problems
4. Perform an investigation, which leads to an
understanding of sequences
UNIT TITLE:
Number and Algebra
LEVEL:
Two
CREDIT VALUE:
3
UNIT CODE: RB32SE904
This unit has 4 learning outcomes.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Mapped Evidence (refer to existing
LASER units etc)
The learner will:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of mathematical
language with respect to number
2. Undertake and solve mathematical problems.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for and
use of symbolic notation, and use correctly
4. Use a Cartesian graph to represent information
Centre Name:
Approved by Access Manager/Coordinator
(name)
Date:
Approved by Access External Moderator
(name)
Date:
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