This element involves students using numbers for different purposes.
Students apply skills in estimating and calculating with whole numbers to solve and model everyday problems in a wide range of authentic contexts using efficient mental, written and digital strategies. They identify situations where money is used and apply their knowledge of the value of money to purchasing, budgeting and justifying the use of money. In developing and acting with numeracy, students:
- understand and use numbers in context
- estimate and calculate
- use money.
Level 1a
Students:
Understand and use numbers in context
demonstrate concepts of counting using every day experiences
Estimate and calculate
recognise the effects of adding to and taking away from a collection of objects
Use money
identify situations that involve the use of money
Level 1b
Typically by the end of Foundation Year, students:
Understand and use numbers in context
connect and order number names, numerals and groups of objects using numbers up to two digits
Estimate and calculate
solve everyday addition and share stories
Use money
recognise the different value of coins and notes in the Australian monetary system
Level 2
Typically by the end of Year 2, students:
Understand and use numbers in context
model, represent, order and use numbers up to four digits
Estimate and calculate
estimate the solution to a problem and then calculate the answer
Use money
identify and use combinations of coins and notes for simple purchases