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AC9M6N09 Year 6 Mathematics

AC9M6N09 | Year 6 Mathematics: Number

Content Descriptor

Content descriptor use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving natural and rational numbers and percentages, including in financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient calculation strategies, and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation, justifying the choices made
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This content descriptor sets out learning for Year 6 Mathematics. Use it to plan lessons and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.

Elaborations

  • • Elaboration modelling practical situations involving percentages using efficient calculation strategies to find solutions, such as mental calculations, spreadsheets, calculators or a variety of informal jottings, and interpreting the results in terms of the situation; for example, purchasing items during a sale
  • • Elaboration modelling situations involving earning money and budgeting, asking questions such as, “Can I afford it?”, “Do I need it?”, “How much do I need to save for it?”, and developing a savings plan or budget for an upcoming event or personal purchase
  • • Elaboration modelling and solving the problem of creating a budget for a class excursion or family holiday, using the internet to research costs and expenses, and representing the budget in a spreadsheet, creating and using formulas to calculate totals

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