Using a Calculator - Progression Points

Dimension

Level

Progression point

Working mathematically

0.5

• recognition and use of numbers on a calculator

1.0 Standard

… Students devise and follow ways of recording computations using the digit keys and +, − and = keys on a four function calculator.

1.25

• reading and rewriting of numbers from a calculator
• checking of calculations using technology

1.5

• understanding of how to follow a sequence of steps in a procedure
• addition of numbers on a calculator and recognition of the function of calculator keys
• understanding of appropriate action for responding to an incorrect calculator result

2.0 Standard

… Students use place value to enter and read displayed numbers on a calculator.

They use a four-function calculator, including use of the constant addition function and × key, to check the accuracy of mental and written estimations and approximations and solutions to simple number sentences and equations.

2.25

• checking of accuracy of calculations with a calculator

3.0 Standard

… Students use calculators to explore number patterns and check the accuracy of estimations.

Number

1.0 Standard

… Students add and subtract by counting forward and backward using the numbers from 0 to 20.

1.5

• counting by 2s, 5s and 10s from 0 to a given target, and recognition of the associated number patterns; for example,
  7, 9, 11 …
• addition and subtraction of two-digit multiples of ten by counting on and counting back

1.75

• counting by 1s, 10s and 100s from 0 to 1000