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Support student mathematics learning

Support student mathematics learning

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS045
State Code
ODK58
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/07/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2021
Field of Education
070199 - Teacher Education, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
30/11/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work with teachers to support primary or secondary students to develop mathematics skills in number and algebra, measurements and geometry, and statistics and probability as included in current curriculum documents.These skills and knowledge enable education support workers to work with the teacher to reinforce mathematics skills across the curriculum.The unit applies to education support workers who operate under the guidance and supervision of a teacher or other educational professional. They work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor mathematics skills.
  • 1.1. Monitor students’ understanding and use of mathematics through observation, listening and conversation.
  • 1.2. Provide information to teacher to inform planning based on observations.
  • 1.3. Identify progress of acquisition of mathematics skills for numeracy and discuss with the teacher.
2. Support students to develop mathematics skills.
  • 2.1. Determine appropriate strategies for supporting students in the application of mathematics skills in consultation with the teacher.
  • 2.2. Implement planned strategies and scaffolding to enhance the abilities of students and address their individual needs.
  • 2.3. Encourage students to problem-solve using mathematics knowledge and skills and make links to everyday life contexts.
  • 2.4. Use activities and examples to demonstrate different mathematical functions.
  • 2.5. Use explicit talk to focus students on specific mathematics knowledge and skills.
3. Enhance students’ mathematics knowledge and skills through structured activities.
  • 3.1. Use accurate mathematics terminology and concepts, as planned with teacher, to support student’s learning.
  • 3.2. Encourage students to improve mental computation and calculation skills using strategies appropriate to student’s developmental levels.
  • 3.3. Ensure students check for reasonableness of solutions when calculating, using a range of strategies including estimating and technology.
  • 3.4. Encourage students and build their confidence to attempt problem-solving that requires the use of mathematics knowledge and skills.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG788 CHCEDS019 Support students' mathematics learning Unit of competency