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Assessment Resource Centre (ARC)

Work Sample : Darcy

Activity : Best Airfare Deals

    Best Airfare Deals - Darcy : Grade Commentary

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Darcy has demonstrated a very high level of competence in applying problem-solving strategies to a real-life situation. Logical mathematical arguments have been used to reach and justify the conclusion. The explanations show extensive understanding of consumer arithmetic and the graphic display supports the findings. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade A standard midway through Stage 5.

Grade A

The student has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the content and can readily apply this knowledge. In addition, the student has achieved a very high level of competence in the processes and skills and can apply these skills to new situations.

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Areas for Assessment

  • Working mathematically
    Knowledge, skills and understanding developed through inquiry, application of problem-solving strategies, communication, reasoning and reflection
  • Number
    Knowledge, skills and understanding in mental and written computation and numerical reasoning
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