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VCE Vocational Major – Numeracy

Subject Overview

Numeracy helps students apply maths to personal, public, and work life. It builds problem-solving skills using concepts like numbers, time, and patterns in everyday tasks. Students explore finance, data, and workplace maths, using appropriate tools and technology. Projects cover six areas: Personal, Civic, Financial, Health, Vocational, and Recreational.

Types of Assessment

  • Investigations & Projects
  • Multimedia presentations
  • Quizzes – no formal tests

Class Activities

  • Prepare a budget using technology
  • Plan itineraries for a holiday
  • Costing out projects
  • Use Money Smart and other websites
  • Online quizzes
  • Skills practice worksheets in booklets

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