Purpose

This professional learning assists teachers to support students in meeting the decimal learning demands across the curriculum.

Who should participate?

Year 7 to Year 12 teachers

Note: This professional learning features decimal learning in the context of the NSW Mathematics K-10 syllabus with examples using Modern Languages K-10 (Japanese), Technological and Applied Studies K-10 (Food Technology).

Mode of delivery

eLearning

Content

Completing this eLearning will help teachers to:

• understand the learning progression for decimals as described in the National Numeracy Learning Progression
• see decimal place value and operating with decimals as useful in supporting students to access syllabus outcomes across all learning areas
• understand common misconceptions related to decimal place value and operating with decimals
• implement strategies to support students' proficiency in operating with decimals across the curriculum.

This course will contribute to NESA Accredited PD towards maintaining teacher accreditation in NSW. See MyPL for details of the specific Australian Professional Standards for Teachers addressed.

Contacts

If you have any questions, contact literacy.numeracy@det.nsw.edu.au.