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Work Sample : Robyn

Activity : What's the problem?

    What's the problem? - Robyn : Grade Commentary

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Robyn has demonstrated elementary knowledge and understanding of fractions. Only a minimal amount of questions have been recorded and these lacked accuracy. Robyn has completed questions involving word problems and number sentences, but did not use all four operations or questions involving more than one operation. Robyn will need teacher assistance to accurately complete this task. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade E standard at the end of Stage 3.

Grade E

The student has an elementary knowledge and understanding in few areas of the content and has achieved very limited competence in some of the processes and skills.

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Foundation Statement strands

The following strands are covered in this activity:

  • Working Mathematically
    Students ask questions and undertake investigations, selecting appropriate technological applications and problem-solving strategies. They use mathematical terminology and some conventions and they give valid reasons when comparing and selecting from possible solutions, making connections with existing knowledge and understanding.
  • Number
    Students read, write and order numbers of any size, selecting and applying appropriate mental, written or calculator strategies for the four operations. They compare, order and perform calculations with simple fractions, decimals and simple percentages and apply the four operations to money in real-life situations. Students place the likelihood of simple events in order on a number line from 0 to 1.
  • Patterns and Algebra
    Students record and describe geometric and number patterns using tables and words. They construct, verify and complete number sentences involving the four operations.
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