Module Outline
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Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations
Work with numbers in familiar and some less familiar situations
Module
National Code
VU23804
VU23804
State Code
BA494
BA494
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2025
Field of Education
120103 - Literacy And Numeracy Programmes
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to interpret, comprehend, use problem-solving strategies and convey mathematical information about numbers in a range of familiar and some less familiar situations.
It requires the ability to make estimations, select and perform arithmetic calculations, and check and reflect on the outcomes and its appropriateness to the context and task.
The required outcomes described in this unit contribute to the achievement of Australian Core Skills Framework indicators for Numeracy at Level 3: 3.09, 3.10, 3.11. At this level, individuals work independently and use own familiar support resources.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
It requires the ability to make estimations, select and perform arithmetic calculations, and check and reflect on the outcomes and its appropriateness to the context and task.
The required outcomes described in this unit contribute to the achievement of Australian Core Skills Framework indicators for Numeracy at Level 3: 3.09, 3.10, 3.11. At this level, individuals work independently and use own familiar support resources.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
Interpret number information
- 1.1 Identify and interpret information about numbers embedded in familiar and routine oral texts
- 1.2 Identify and interpret mathematical symbols for, and information about, numbers embedded in familiar and routine written texts
Solve number problems
- 2.1 Select methods to solve multi-step arithmetic problems involving numbers
- 2.2 Use estimation methods to approximate solutions to multi-step arithmetic problems involving numbers
- 2.3 Apply order of arithmetic operations to solve multi-step arithmetic problems involving numbers
- 2.4 Convert between equivalent forms of fractions, decimals and percentages
- 2.5 Use computational tool to undertake problem-solving process
- 2.6 Check and reflect on number problem-solving outcome and its appropriateness to the context and task
Communicate number information
- 3.1 Record and report on the problem-solving process and results
- 3.2 Present and discuss the problem-solving process and results
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AX521 | VU22395 | Work with a range of numbers and money in familiar and routine situations | Unit of competency |
| AX527 | VU22400 | Work with and interpret numerical information in familiar and routine texts | Unit of competency |
Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHE21 | 22690VIC | Certificate I in General Education for Adults | Accredited course |