UNIT 3
Area of Study 1: Number
Area of Study 2: Shape
Area of Study 3: Quantity and
measures
WHAT WILL I LEARN
VCE VM - Numeracy (Units 3 & 4)
P A G E 7 9 | P A K E N H A M S E C O N D A R Y C O L L E G E S E N I O R S C H O O L 2 0 2 6 H A N D B O O K
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION
Demonstrated achievement of the key
knowledge and skills for each Learning
Outcome. At the end of Units 3 and 4,
students should be able to select the
appropriate method required, attempt a
series of operations or tasks, and
communicate their ideas in multiple
formats, including verbal and written form.
Students should be using mathematical
processes both manually and using
technology. They should be able to
evaluate and critically reflect on the
outcomes and results of their numeracy
tasks and investigations and be aware of
any real-world implications and
consequences.
ENTRY
Satisfactory completion of Units 1 and 2
Numeracy.
UNIT 4
Area of Study 5: Dimension and
direction
Area of Study 6: Data
Area of Study 7: Uncertainty
Area of Study 8: Systematics
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
In Units 3 and 4 students further develop and
enhance their numeracy practices to make
sense of their personal, public and vocational
lives. Students extend their mathematical
skills with consideration of their local,
community, national and global environments
and contexts, and the use and evaluation of
appropriate technologies.
These units provide students with a broad
range of mathematical knowledge, skills and
understanding to solve problems in real
contexts for a range of workplace, personal,
further learning and community settings
relevant to contemporary society.
The progression of learning is evident in Units
3 and 4 with the development of more
complex numeracy and mathematical skills
and knowledge, drawing on the knowledge
gained from Units 1 and 2.