VCAL Numeracy

Structure

The purpose of the numeracy curriculum selected for this strand is to enable the development of knowledge, skills and attributes relevant to identifying, applying and communicating mathematical information in the contexts of everyday life, family, employment, further learning and community.

Numeracy skills corresponding with these social contexts include mathematical knowledge and techniques, financial literacy, planning and organising, measurement, data, representation, design, problem-solving, using software tools and devices, and further study in mathematics or related fields.

Curriculum in the Numeracy Skills Strand can include:

· VCAL Numeracy Skills units

· any VCE Mathematics units

· accredited units/modules or certificates with a numeracy focus, such as Certificates I, II and III in General Education for Adults.

Foundation

At a Foundaqtion level there is 1 Unit only.

On completion of this study students will be able to perform everyday mathematical tasks that involve a single mathematical step or process. Students will be able to communicate mathematical ideas using highly familiar contexts and common everyday language and mathematical notation.

Intermediate

At the end of this study students will be able to attempt a series of both single- and multi-step operations or tasks with some confidence, select the appropriate method or approach required, and communicate their ideas both verbally and in writing. They will be at ease with performing straightforward calculations either manually and/or using software tools and devices.

Senior

At the end of this study, students will have the capacity to interpret and analyse how mathematics is represented and used. They can recognise and use some of the conventions and symbolism of formal mathematics. The mathematics involved will include numbers and data, financial numeracy, time and location, measurement and design, the use of software tools and devices, and an introductory understanding of the use of formulae and problem-solving strategies.

Advanced Numeracy Skills Senior

The purpose of this unit is to provide students with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge and skills of several fundamental areas of mathematics. The mathematics involved will include numerical calculations and formulae, analysis, algebraic techniques and problem-solving strategies. At the end of the unit, students will be able to confidently apply mathematics with a level of sophistication in a variety of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) situations.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Further Study in Maths – Data

2. Further Study in Maths – Measurement

3. Further Study in Maths – Formulae and Graphs

4. Further Study in Maths – Algebraic Techniques

5. Further Study in Maths – Problem-solving

Curriculum Planning Guide

Curriculum Planning Guide