calculate monthly, fortnightly, weekly, daily and hourly pay rates from a given salary
compare different ways of earning
calculate net pay following deductions from gross
pay
prepare a budget for a given income, taking into account fixed and discretionary spending.
determine deductions from income, eg tax instalments, superannuation contributions, health-fund
instalments, union fees and HECS repayments
Taxation
calculate the amount of allowable deductions from gross income
calculate taxable income
calculate the goods and services tax (GST) payable on a range of goods and
services
calculate the amount of Pay As You Go (PAYG) tax payable or refund owing, using current tax
scale
MGP-1, MGP-2, MGP6, MGP-9
Algebra
Algebraic manipulation
add, subtract, multiply and divide algebraic terms
simplify algebraic expressions involving multiplication and division,
substitute given values for the other pronumerals in a mathematical formula from a vocational or
other context to find the value of the subject of the formula
Interpreting linear
relationships
MGP-1, MGP-3
Measurement
Applications of perimeter, area and
volume
calculate the perimeter of simple figures, including right-angled triangles, circles, semicircles and
quadrants
estimate areas and volumes
identify and use the correct formula to solve practical area problems
calculate the perimeter and area of irregularly shaped blocks of land using a field diagram
Units of measurement and applications
calculate rates, including pay rates, rates of flow, and rates of speed
convert between units for rates, eg km/h to m/s, mL/min to L/h
convert between common units for area
MGP-4, MGP-5
Data & Statistics
Displaying and interpreting single data sets
create statistical displays using a spreadsheet or other appropriate software
construct a dot plot from a small data set and interpret the dot plot
link type of data with an appropriate display, eg continuous quantitative data with a histogram, or
categorical data with a divided bar graph or sector graph (pie chart)
interpret the various displays of single data sets
Statistics and society, data collection and sampling
determine whether data for the whole population is available (eg the results of a round of a sporting
competition), or if sampling is necessary
identify the target population to be investigated
investigate the process of statistical inquiry, and describe the following steps: posing questions,
collecting data, organising data, summarising and displaying data, analysing data and drawing
conclusions, and writing a report