Mathematical modelling: Word problems

This lesson introduces students to using mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving both additive and multiplicative relationships. Students create number sentences, select appropriate calculation strategies, and represent word problems using bar models to visually understand and solve them.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 3
Audience	Teacher
Purpose	Teaching resource
Format	Web page
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches	Classroom talks, Worked examples, Questioning, Concrete Representational Abstract model, Explicit teaching
Keywords	Maths Hub lesson plan
Curriculum alignment
Strand and focus	Number
Topics	Mathematical modelling, Money and financial mathematics
AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions	AC9M3N06 Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations including financial contexts; formulate problems using number sentences and choose calculation strategies, using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation AC9M3N04 Multiply and divide one- and two-digit numbers, representing problems using number sentences, diagrams and arrays, and using a variety of calculation strategies AC9M3A03 Recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts for 3, 4, 5 and 10; extend and apply facts to develop the related division facts
Numeracy progression	Number and place value (P6) Additive strategies (P8) Understanding money (P4) Number patterns and algebraic thinking (P4)
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