Developing flowcharts: Halving strategy
In this lesson, students will create a flowchart outlining the sequence of steps required when using the halving strategy for division. The process of creating the flowchart consolidates the sequential steps required when solving problems and can be found in other learning areas, such as Design and Technologies and Digital Technologies.
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| Year level(s) | Year 4 |
|---|---|
| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Web page |
| Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Classroom talks, Feedback, Questioning |
| Keywords | efficient strategies, flowchart, algorithms, Maths Hub lesson plan |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Curriculum connections | Critical and creative thinking |
| Strand and focus | Number, Algebra |
| Topics | Mathematical modelling, Multiplication and division, Addition and subtraction, Computational thinking |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9M4N09
Follow and create algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions that use addition or multiplication to generate sets of numbers; identify and describe any emerging patterns
AC9M4N06
Develop efficient strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder
AC9M4A02
Recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 and related division facts; extend and apply facts to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator |
| Numeracy progression |
Multiplicative strategies (P7)
Number and place value (P7) |
Copyright details |
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| Organisation | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Copyright | © 2024 Commonwealth of Australia. Creative Commons BY 4.0. |
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