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 3
Typically by the end of Year 4, students:
Understand and use numbers in context
model, represent, order and use numbers up to five digits
Estimate and calculate
estimate a solution to a problem and then check the solution by recalling addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts
Use money
estimate the change from simple purchases
Level 4
Typically by the end of Year 6, students:
Understand and use numbers in context
identify, describe and use numbers larger than one million
Estimate and calculate
solve problems and check calculations using efficient mental and written strategies
Use money
create simple financial plans, budgets and cost predictions
Level 5
Typically by the end of Year 8, students:
Understand and use numbers in context
compare, order and use positive and negative numbers to solve everyday problems
Estimate and calculate
solve complex problems by estimating and calculating using efficient mental, written and digital strategies
Use money
identify and justify ‘best value for money’ decisions