Unit Number: NSWTMTH201B
Teaching Section: Mathematics
Unit Name: Use rational number skills
(If you have the skills/knowledge to meet these elements, go to step 2)
Unit Descriptor:
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out calculations and solve basic mathematical problems with integers, fractions, decimals and percentages. It also covers the skills and knowledge to identify, describe and generate simple number patterns and to investigate simple probability.
1.
Investigate and use whole numbers Demonstrate understanding of place value of whole numbers by recognising, saying, counting and recording numbers
Investigate special types of numbers
Determine factors for a given number
Produce sets of multiples up to 100
2.
Compare, order and calculate with integers Interpret the use of directed numbers in every day contexts
Order integers
Calculate with integers manually and with a calculator
3.
Recognise and use fractions
4.
Recognise and use decimals
Apply order of operations
Recognise and interpret fractions
Perform calculations with fractions
Demonstrate understanding of place value, and order decimals
Recognise and interpret decimals
Perform calculations with decimals
Round numbers to the nearest whole number or to a given number of decimal places
5.
Recognise and use percentages Relate commonly used percentages to fractions and decimals
Recognise and interpret percentages in everyday use
Perform calculations with percentages
Unit Number:
Unit Name:
NSWTMTH201B
Use rational number skills
2012
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6.
Use generalised arithmetic
7.
Solve mathematical problems
Recognise, generate and complete patterns
Complete number sentences using symbols or pronumerals
Estimate a solution and check it against the calculated answer
Use a range of problem solving strategies
Solve a range of mathematical problems using one or two pieces of mathematical information
Unit Number:
Unit Name:
NSWTMTH201B
Use rational number skills
2012
OTEN

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