Numeracy Indicator .10: Using and applying mathematical knowledge and problem solving processes
FOCUS AREA LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2
Mathematical knowledge and skills: measurement and geometry
– Recognises and compares familiar shapes and objects in relation to size and shape – Recognises and compares familiar basic metric measurements and quantities such as length, mass, capacity/volume, time, temperature, e.g. personal height and weight, a litre of milk or vehicle height clearances
– Gives and follows simple and familiar oral directions, including using highly familiar maps/diagrams
– Orders and groups shapes and measurements, explaining any simple relationships or patterns, e.g. four-sided shapes or quantities from smallest to largest – Identifies, draws and describes common 2D shapes and some common 3D shapes, e.g. sphere, cube or cylinder
– Measures and estimates length, mass, capacity/volume, time and temperature, using simple instruments graduated in familiar units, e.g. cm, m, ml, °C or hours/ min/sec
– Uses knowledge of direction and location (e.g. N, S, E, W or clockwise), including simple coordinates to read familiar and simple maps, street directories or plans
Mathematical knowledge and skills: statistics and probability
– Compares information and data within highly familiar simple texts, lists, charts, diagrams and tables
– Orders, where appropriate, and uses familiar data to construct simple charts and tables based on provided scales and axes with gradations of 1s, 5s or 10s
Numeracy Grid
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– Applies knowledge of properties of 2D and 3D shapes to describe and draw everyday objects, including constructing common 3D shapes – Measures, estimates and calculates
length, perimeter, mass, capacity/ volume, time, temperature and simple area (for rectangular areas only, using A = L x W, or estimates area of a non-rectangular shape by counting squares)
– Identifies and estimates common angles, e.g. as a rotation with a full turn = 360° and recognition of right angles as 90°
– Converts between routine metric units by applying understanding of common prefixes, e.g. milli, centi or kilo – Uses distance, direction, coordinates,
simple scales, labels, symbols and keys to read and use everyday maps and plans
– Uses knowledge about space and shape, including angle properties, symmetry and similarity to describe, draw or construct relevant common 2D and 3D shapes, such as compound shapes
– Estimates, accurately measures and calculates quantities, including areas and volumes, using relevant routine formulae
– Converts within the metric system and between metric and other relevant non- metric units
– Uses, calculates and interprets information based on maps and plans, including scales, bearings, travel distances, speeds and times, and time zones
– Uses and applies knowledge about space and shape, including angle properties, symmetry and similarity to describe, draw or construct accurate 2D and 3D shapes and scale plans and drawings
– Estimates, accurately measures and calculates quantities, including for complex areas and volumes using measurement formulae
– Converts between a range of metric and non-metric units
– Collects and organises familiar data and constructs tables, graphs and charts, manually or with spreadsheets, using simple and familiar or routine scales and axes
– Describes, compares and interprets the likelihood of everyday chance events (e.g. rolling a six on a dice or the chance of rain) using qualitative terms such as certain, likely, impossible and relates these to everyday or routine fractions, decimals or percentages
– Collects, represents, summarises and interprets a range of statistical data appropriately, e.g. in tables, spreadsheets, graphs, plots, measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) and simple measures of spread
– Uses knowledge about chance and probability to estimate and interpret the outcomes of common chance events in both numerical and qualitative terms
– Collects, organises and analyses data, including grouped data, using measures of central tendency, percentiles and measures of spread, and interprets and draws conclusions about trends and data reliability
– Uses and applies knowledge about probability to a range of relevant contexts (e.g. sporting events) and calculates theoretical probabilities and uses tree diagrams to investigate the probability of outcomes in simple multiple event trials
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Performance Features Grids - Numeracy
Numeracy Indicator .11: Communicating and representing mathematics
FOCUS AREA LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2
Written mathematical language – Writes numbers and monetary
amounts into the 100s
– Uses a combination of mainly informal and some formal written mathematical and general language to represent the mathematical and problem solving process
Oral mathematical language – Uses common, everyday, informal
language and gestures to convey numeracy-based information and processing, e.g. language of position such as up, down, behind, right, left,
over, through; comparative language
such as taller, heavier, hotter, smaller;
language of shape, size, colour such as straight, curved, square, circle, triangle
– Uses a combination of mainly informal and some formal oral mathematical and general language to report on and discuss the mathematical and problem solving process
Complexity of mathematical symbolism, representation and conventions
– Uses simple and informal symbolism, diagrams and conventions relevant to the mathematical knowledge of the level, e.g.:
• 57, $5.98, ½ • +, – • 21/5/12
– Uses a combination of mainly informal and some formal symbolism, diagrams, graphs and conventions relevant to the mathematical knowledge of the level, e.g. • ¼, 1/10, 50%, 0.25 • +, –, x, ÷ • ml, °C • 16 cm, map reference D5, N, E
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– Uses a combination of both informal and formal written mathematical language and symbols and general language to document and report on the mathematical and problem solving process and results
– Uses a combination of informal, but mostly formal, written mathematical and general language, including some specialised mathematical symbolism, abbreviations, terminology and representation to document, interpret and communicate the processes, results and implications of the mathematical activities or tasks
– Uses a combination of formal, written specialised mathematical and general language and representation to document, interpret and communicate the mathematical thinking, problem solving processes, outcomes and implications of the mathematical investigation
– Uses a combination of both informal and formal oral mathematical and general language to present and discuss the mathematical and problem solving process and results
– Uses a combination of informal and formal oral mathematical and general language, including some specialised mathematical language and
terminology, to discuss and explain the processes, results and implications of a mathematical investigation
– Uses a combination of oral specialised mathematical and general language to discuss, explain and interpret the processes, results and implications of the mathematical investigation
– Uses a combination of both formal and informal symbolism, diagrams, graphs and conventions relevant to the mathematical knowledge of the level, e.g.
• 1/100, 12.5% • km/hr, $/kg • 1.25 m = 1250 mm
– Uses a combination of informal but mostly formal mathematical symbolism, diagrams, graphs, algebraic representation and conventions relevant to the
mathematical knowledge of the level, e.g.
• A = 2
π
r; √2, -5°C • 2:3=4:?• 23, 3.6 x 103
– Flexibly uses a combination of specialised formal and general mathematical symbolism, diagrams, algebraic representation, graphs and conventions relevant to the mathematical knowledge of the level, e.g. • Sin60°= √3/2 • V =