Mathematics Developmental Continuum P-10

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Explain how Maths is Useful - Progression Points

Dimension

Level

Progression Point

Working Mathematically

1.0 Standard

… Students use diagrams and materials to investigate mathematical and real life situations.

2.75
  • Application of number skills to solve routine problems from everyday contexts

3.0 Standard

… Students apply number skills to everyday contexts such as shopping, with appropriate rounding to the nearest five cents.

3.5
  • Application of mathematics to model and solve simple practical problems; for example, the construction of a pair of stilts
  • Appreciation of the history of mathematics in development of geometry and number concepts

3.75
  • Knowledge of appropriate historical information

4.0 Standard

… Students recognise and investigate the use of mathematics in real (for example, determination of test results as a percentage) and historical situations (for example, the emergence of negative numbers).

4.5
  • Development of simple geometric and algebraic models for real situations; for example, representation of an animal as a cylinder

5.0 Standard

… Students develop simple mathematical models for real situations (for example, using constant rates of change for linear models).

They develop generalisations by abstracting the features from situations and expressing these in words and symbols.