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AC9M7N05 Year 7 Mathematics

AC9M7N05 | Year 7 Mathematics: Number

Content Descriptor

Content descriptor round decimals to a given accuracy appropriate to the context and use appropriate rounding and estimation to check the reasonableness of solutions
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Number
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Number

This content descriptor sets out learning for Year 7 Mathematics. Use it to plan lessons and assessment with the Australian Curriculum v9.

Elaborations

  • • Elaboration identifying the interval between a pair of consecutive integers that includes a given rational number
  • • Elaboration choosing and applying conventions for rounding correct to a specified number of decimal places based upon the context
  • • Elaboration checking that the accuracy of rounding is suitable for context and purpose, such as the amount of paint required and cost estimate for renovating a house; for example, purchasing 2 litres of paint to paint the bedroom even though 1.89 litres is the exact answer or estimating a renovation budget to the nearest \$100

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