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Support students' mathematics learning
Support students' mathematics learning
Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS019
CHCEDS019
State Code
WG788
WG788
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/02/2014
Field of Education
070199 - Teacher Education, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/02/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required by education support workers to work with teachers to support students in pre-primary, primary and secondary to develop mathematics skills in number and algebra, measurements and geometry, and statistics and probability as included in current curriculum documents.The unit provides skills and knowledge to enable education support workers to work with the teacher to develop resources to reinforce mathematics skills for across the curriculum and to support students in their development of skills.This unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Facilitate application of mathematics skills for numeracy
- 1.1 Identify concept strands of mathematics included in current curriculum documents
- 1.2 Explore and explain a variety of numeracy demands and opportunities in daily life
- 1.3 Demonstrate the different functions of mathematics using activities and examples
- 1.4 Monitor students’ understanding and use of mathematics through observation, listening and conversation, and provide information to teachers to inform planning
- 1.5 Identify factors affecting acquisition of mathematics skills for numeracy and discuss with the teacher/s
2. Support students to develop mathematics skills for numerate understanding
- 2.1 Determine strategies for supporting students in the application of mathematics skills in consultation with the teacher/s
- 2.2 Implement planned strategies, including learning environments, activities and resources to enhance the abilities of students and address their individual needs
- 2.3 Encourage students to problem-solve using mathematics knowledge and skills in everyday life contexts
- 2.4 Use explicit talk to focus students on specific mathematics knowledge and skills
3. Enhance students’ mathematics knowledge and skills through structured activities
- 3.1 Use accurate mathematics terminology and concepts, as planned with teacher/s, to support students’ learning
- 3.2 Encourage students to improve mental computation and calculation skills using strategies appropriate to students’ developmental levels
- 3.3 Ensure students check for reasonableness of solutions when calculating, using a range of strategies including estimating and technology
- 3.4 Encourage students and build their confidence to attempt problem-solving that requires the use of mathematics knowledge and skills
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2442 | CHCEDS408A | Support students' mathematics learning for numeracy | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODK58 | CHCEDS045 | Support student mathematics learning | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J590 | CHC40213 | Certificate IV in Education Support | Qualification |