This unit describes the skills and knowledge to identify and use whole numbers into the thousands, simple fractions, decimals and percentages. This unit applies to individuals who need numeracy skills at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 2 to undertake a vocational training pathway or workplace tasks. This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with vocational units to support achievement of vocational competency.
Unit details
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Study level:
Vocational and further education (TAFE)
Unit code:
FSKNUM08
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Assessment
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
- read and name whole numbers into thousands;
- perform simple and familiar calculations with whole numbers and money, and;
- recognise and explain simple fractions, decimals and percentages.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
- links between operations, and;
- place value and use of zero.
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