AIM
Entry Level
QN: 603/1503/9
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Entry 1 Extended Award in Personal and Social Development Skills
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 563 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
39 Units
Guided Hours
563 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Addition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know addition facts for two-digit numbers
- Be able to interpret + and = in practical situations to solve problems
- Be able to add two-digit whole numbers
- Be able to use a calculator to check addition calculations using whole numbers
2
Collect and Represent Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to collect numerical information
- Be able to represent information
3
Common Shapes and Positional Vocabulary
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to name common 2D shapes
- Be able to name common 3D shapes
- Be able to use everyday positional vocabulary
4
Extract and Sort Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to extract information from lists and tables
- Be able to extract information from diagrams and bar charts
- Be able to make numerical comparisons from bar charts
- Be able to sort objects using two criteria
5
Fractions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read and write halves, quarters and tenths of whole numbers and shapes
- Be able to find halves, quarters and tenths of shapes
- Be able to compare halves, quarters and tenths of whole numbers
- Be able to find halves and quarters of small numbers of items
6
Length
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to measure length
- Be able to compare length using standard and non-standard units
- Be able to write units of measurement
7
Money
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise coins and write them in numbers
- Be able to recognise notes and write them in numbers
8
Multiplication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret x and = in practical situations to solve problems
- Be able to multiply whole numbers
- Be able to use a calculator to check multiplication calculations using whole numbers
9
Reading and Understanding the Meaning of Word
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand written words
- Be able to use simple reference tools
10
Reading for Meaning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read a piece of text and gain meaning from it
11
Reading Words, Signs and Symbols
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand written words, signs and symbols
12
Represent Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to construct simple lists
- Be able to read information from simple charts
- Be able to draw simple charts and diagrams
13
Shapes and Positional Vocabulary
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise 2D shapes
- Be able to recognise 3D shapes
- Be able to use positional vocabulary
14
Size, Length, Width and Height
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to compare sizes of items
- Be able to compare length of items
- Be able to compare width of items
- Be able to compare height of items
15
Speaking and Listening in a Conversation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take part in conversation by speaking and listening
16
Speaking and Listening to Obtain Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain information from others by speaking and listening
17
Speaking and Listening to Provide Information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to provide information by speaking and listening
18
Speaking and Listening to take part in a Conversation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to take part in a simple conversation
19
Subtraction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know subtraction facts for two-digit numbers
- Be able to interpret – and = in practical situations to solve problems
- Be able to subtract from two-digit whole numbers
- Be able to use a calculator to check subtraction calculations using whole numbers
20
Time
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to relate familiar events to times of the day
- Be able to relate familiar events to days of the week
- Be able to relate familiar events to months and seasons of the year
21
Using Grammar and Punctuation in Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use grammar to aid understanding when writing
- Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding when writing
22
Using Reading Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read simple texts
23
Using Reading Strategies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use reading strategies to understand written words and phrases
- Be able to use a reference tool
24
Using Spelling Methods in Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use methods to learn how to spell words
- Be able to use sound to symbol relationships
- Be able to spell plurals, tenses and affixes
- Understand the sequence and meaning of words
25
Using Structure in Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different ways in which writing can be structured
- Be able to structure simple written information
26
Using Structure to Write Simple Text
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate information using written words
- Be able to construct simple and compound sentences
27
Weight and Capacity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to compare weight of items
- Be able to compare capacity of items
28
Weight, Capacity and Temperature
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to compare weight using common standard units
- Be able to compare capacity using common standard and non-standard units
- Be able to compare positive temperatures
29
Whole Numbers to 20
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to count up to 20 items
- Be able to read and write numbers up to 20Be able to compare numbers up to 20
30
Whole Numbers to 200
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to count up to 100 items
- Be able to read numbers up to 200Be able to write numbers up to 200Be able to order numbers up to 200Be able to approximate numbers to the nearest 10
31
Writing Letters of the Alphabet and Spelling Words
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to write the letters of the alphabet
- Be able to use sound/symbol associations to spell words
- Be able to spell personal and familiar words
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1503/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2017