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Multiplicative strategies description

This sub-element describes how a student becomes increasingly able to use multiplicative strategies in computation. The coordination of units multiplicatively involves using the values of one unit applied to each of the units of the other, the multiplier. …

Multiplicative strategies | Number sense and algebra | National Numeracy Learning Progression | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources

How were the progressions developed?

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), in partnership with NSW Department of Education, led the development of national collaborative action to develop the progressions from mid-2016 to the end of 2017. During 2016, version …

How were the progressions developed? | National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions | Resources

GrA1

Group and word level represents people, animals, places and things using words or phrases such as nouns or basic noun groups as labels (my house) Grammatical accuracy uses frequently encountered expressions (my dog, my house)

GrA7

Whole text level uses a wide range of cohesive devices such as text connectives that link sentences and paragraphs, and patterns of meaning (part–whole, class–subclass, compare–contrast, cause and effect) Sentence level crafts both compact and …

GrA5

Whole text level uses cohesive devices (word groups – repetition, synonyms and antonyms; signposting devices – headings and subheadings; text connectives – however, on the other hand, therefore) uses well-structured paragraphs with topic sentences Sentence …

CrT4

Crafting ideas talks about the purpose and audience of familiar imaginative and informative texts writes one or more ideas which are not necessarily related, using sentence fragments (labels a drawing) writes texts in different forms (lists, story) combines …

GrA4

Whole text level uses time connectives to sequence ideas and events (first, then, next, after) groups related ideas into paragraphs Sentence level writes simple sentences correctly writes compound sentences to make connections between ideas …

GrA6

Whole text level uses cohesive devices to alert the reader about how the text is unfolding (foreshadowing the key points at the beginning, reinforcing the key points with topic sentences, and linking back to key points in the conclusion) Sentence …

SpK5

delivers sustained spoken texts on a broad range of learning area topics includes details and elaborations to expand ideas uses connectives to signal a change in perspective (however, although, on the other hand) or to show causal relationships (due …

SpK6

speaks on a range of real or imagined topics that include ideas or concepts from learning areas organises more complex ideas or concepts logically, selecting details to accentuate key points speaks audibly and coherently to a less familiar audience …

CrT5

Crafting ideas writes text for a familiar purpose (to recount a personal experience, to tell a story, to express thoughts and feelings, to give an opinion) writes two or three related ideas which may include other unrelated ideas uses ideas from …

GrA3

Whole text level sequences sentences to reflect a logical flow of ideas uses common cohesive devices such as simple pronoun reference when the referent is close to the pronoun (I have a bird. It can talk.) uses basic text connectives repetitively …

CrT8

Generic indicators tense mostly correct throughout text (see Grammar) consistently writes compound sentences correctly and uses a greater range of complex sentences (see Grammar) uses a variety of sentence structures and sentence beginnings spells …

CrT11

Generic indicators spells a range of challenging words correctly (see Spelling)

MuS1

Forming equal groups shares collections equally by dealing (that is, distributing items one to one until they are exhausted) makes equal groups and counts by ones to find the total

UnT6

Comprehension reads and views simple texts and some predictable texts (see Text complexity) locates specific information in a predictable print text or a given set of digital sources describes the purpose of informative, imaginative and persuasive …

UnT7

Comprehension reads and views predictable texts and some moderately complex texts (see Text complexity) identifies the main idea in a predictable text identifies the purpose of predictable texts and moderately complex texts monitors the development …

CrT6

Crafting ideas writes for a range of purposes (to recount a personal experience, to observe and describe, to provide a reason why, to express thoughts and feelings about a topic) writes four or more sequenced and clearly connected ideas includes …

MuS2

Perceptual multiples uses groups or multiples in perceptual counting and sharing (rhythmic or skip counting with all items visible)

CrT10

Generic indicators organises related information and ideas into paragraphs/sections uses a range of complex punctuation flexibly and correctly (see Punctuation) spells complex and most challenging words correctly (see Spelling) uses a range of …

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