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Work Sample : Terry

Activity : Best Airfare Deals

    Best Airfare Deals - Terry : Grade Commentary

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Terry has demonstrated a basic understanding of the content. Appropriate strategies have been used to correctly calculate the rate and identify Perth as the best value, but the explanation is unclear. There is some misinterpretation of context and irrelevant issues not based on mathematical argument have been included. Terry has demonstrated a limited level of competence in using appropriate mathematical language. This work sample demonstrates characteristics of work typically produced by a student performing at grade D4 standard at the end of Stage 5.

Grade D

The student has a basic knowledge and understanding of the content and has achieved a limited level of competence in the processes and skills.

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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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