HSC Minimum Standard Numeracy case studies
HSC Minimum Standard Numeracy · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The HSC minimum standard is a literacy and numeracy requirement attached to the Higher School Certificate in New South Wales. The source page states that all students need to reach a minimum standard of functional literacy and numeracy to receive the HSC, and that students in NSW are supported to meet this standard. It is therefore aimed at students working towards the HSC, not at the general public or at university applicants. The requirement is assessed through short online tests in three domains: numeracy, reading and writing. Topics on this exam: Numeracy, Reading, and Writing. The HSC Minimum Standard Numeracy case studies are 5 cases and about 2,043 words.
1Splitting the Hire-Car Cost on a Weekend Trip
Four friends hire a car for a two-night trip. The rental company charges 58 per day for the first two days and 46 for each extra day. A one-off cleaning fee of 35 applies, and the friends also pay 0.22 per kilometre for every kilometre beyond the first 300 km included in the deal. They drive 412 km in total.
377 words, about 2 min2Reading a Council Bin-Collection Notice
A resident receives a council notice. Recycling bins are collected on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Green-waste bins are collected weekly from October to March and fortnightly from April to September. During a public holiday, collections are delayed by one day for that week only.
461 words, about 2 min3Writing a Clear Absence Note to an Employer
A casual worker at a supermarket is rostered for a four-hour shift on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. On Friday evening they develop a fever and a persistent cough. Notification must be by phone or in writing. They want to send a short written message to the supervisor.
319 words, about 2 min4Comparing Two Mobile Phone Plans
A student compares two phone plans. Plan A costs 25 per month and includes 10 GB of data; extra data costs 8 per GB (charged in whole gigabytes). Plan B costs 40 per month and includes 30 GB; extra data costs 5 per GB. The student uses about 18 GB per month but sometimes uses up to 24 GB.
499 words, about 2 min5Interpreting a Workplace Roster Change
Staff on the morning shift must arrive 15 minutes before opening to set up. The afternoon shift is unchanged. Any staff member who cannot work the new start time must speak to the manager by Friday of this week. They catch a bus that arrives at 6:40 am.
387 words, about 2 min