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• VCMNA221

  Design algorithms involving branching and iteration to solve specific classes of mathematical problems

  Elaborations

  • implementing algorithms such as the Euclidean division algorithm
  • devising flowcharts to represent algorithms for a common processes such as adding two fractions

  VCMNA221 | Mathematics | Level 6 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA254

  Design and implement mathematical algorithms using a simple general purpose programming language

  Elaborations

  • finding the sum of a set of consecutive numbers using a loop structure
  • constructing geometric patterns such as a honeycomb, using dynamic geometry functionality

  VCMNA254 | Mathematics | Level 7 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA282

  Use algorithms and related testing procedures to identify and correct errors

  Elaborations

  • debugging search and sort programs
  • testing a number for divisibility

  VCMNA282 | Mathematics | Level 8 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA307

  Apply set structures to solve real-world problems

  Elaborations

  • using a sort algorithm to determine the median of a set of numbers
  • exploring variation in proportion and means of random samples, drawn from a population

  VCMNA307 | Mathematics | Level 9 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA334

  Implement algorithms using data structures in a general-purpose programming language

  Elaborations

  • using two-dimensional arrays such as matrices to represent and implement sequences of transformations of sets of points in the plane
  • using pointers in algorithms

  VCMNA334 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA358

  Devise and use algorithms and simulations to solve mathematical problems

  Elaborations

  • applying a systematic guess-check-and-refine algorithm to identify an approximate value for the root of an equation in an interval
  • developing simulations for counter-intuitive problems in probability such as the Monty Hall problem or derangements

  VCMNA358 | Mathematics | Level 10A | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA074

  Represent practical situations to model sharing

  Elaborations

  • using a range of practical strategies for sharing small groups of numbers, such as visual displays or concrete materials
  • using verbal action stories to model situations that involve sharing

  VCMNA074 | Mathematics | Foundation Level | Number and Algebra | Number and place value

• VCMNA075

  Represent simple, everyday financial situations involving money

  Elaborations

  • using toy money to pay for goods in play situations

  VCMNA075 | Mathematics | Foundation Level | Number and Algebra | Money and financial mathematics

• VCMNA090

  Represent practical situations that model sharing

  Elaborations

  • sharing a set of objects, such as a packet of sweets, equally between a small group of people using one-to-one correspondence
  • recognising whether there is a remainder or not after sharing equally

  VCMNA090 | Mathematics | Level 1 | Number and Algebra | Number and place value

• VCMNA186

  Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least hundreds of thousands

  Elaborations

  • reproducing six-digit numbers in words using their numerical representations, and vice versa

  VCMNA186 | Mathematics | Level 5 | Number and Algebra | Number and place value

• VCMNA007

  React to everyday financial situations involving money

  Elaborations

  • being supported to experience the sensory characteristics of coins and notes
  • experiencing money being exchanged, counted and stored in various situations

  VCMNA007 | Mathematics | Level A | Number and Algebra | Money and financial mathematics

• VCMNA006

  React to practical situations of sharing

  Elaborations

  • experiencing objects being distributed and assisting to distribute objects to others in everyday situations
  • reacting to objects being shared and distributed

  VCMNA006 | Mathematics | Level A | Number and Algebra | Number and place value

• VCMNA009

  Respond to repeated routines in everyday events

  Elaborations

  • experience steps to solve a problem
  • experience steps and sequences in everyday tasks
  • respond to repetition and repeated experiences within everyday life

  VCMNA009 | Mathematics | Level A | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA024

  Respond to everyday financial situations involving money and match notes and coins

  Elaborations

  • matching coins or notes one to one which are 'the same'

  VCMNA024 | Mathematics | Level B | Number and Algebra | Money and financial mathematics

• VCMNA023

  Respond to everyday practical situations of sharing

  Elaborations

  • responding to the prompt to “share” by giving an object to another
  • assisting to hand out materials so everyone has the same materials

  VCMNA023 | Mathematics | Level B | Number and Algebra | Number and place value

• VCMNA026

  Follow a simple cause and effect process

  Elaborations

  • following routine everyday visual steps to solve everyday problem
  • explore cause and effects through play

  VCMNA026 | Mathematics | Level B | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA041

  Use direct comparison to sort coins or notes into groups

  Elaborations

  • identify and group notes or coins that are ‘the same’
  • group coins based on a set criteria, for example size, colour, shape, coins, notes

  VCMNA041 | Mathematics | Level C | Number and Algebra | Money and financial mathematics

• VCMNA040

  Sharing materials in practical situations

  Elaborations

  • using one to one correspondence to distribute materials evenly
  • exploring the distribution of a group of concrete materials into different numbers of groups

  VCMNA040 | Mathematics | Level C | Number and Algebra | Number and place value

• VCMNA043

  Identify repeated routines and sequences in everyday events

  Elaborations

  • follow and assist to represent a sequence of steps
  • follow a simple decision (algorithm) to solve a everyday problem
  • participate in a cause and effects activities, games and events

  VCMNA043 | Mathematics | Level C | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA058

  Using money in everyday financial situations and matching coins to two dimensional images

  Elaborations

  • matching coins to 2D images
  • using money to pay for goods and services in the community

  VCMNA058 | Mathematics | Level D | Number and Algebra | Money and financial mathematics