Multiplicative thinking (11 lessons)

In this sequence of 11 lessons, students analyse and solve multiplicative problems using arrays, equal shares and groups, area models and estimation strategies.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 3
Audience	Teacher
Purpose	Teaching resource
Format	Web page
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches	Explicit teaching, Worked examples, Questioning, Mathematics investigation, Concrete Representational Abstract model
Keywords	recalling multiplication facts, equal groups, arrays, mathematical modelling, estimation, reasonableness, summative assessment
Curriculum alignment
Curriculum connections	Numeracy
Strand and focus	Number, Algebra
Topics	Mathematical modelling, Patterns and algebra
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 AC9M3A03 Recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts for 3, 4, 5 and 10; extend and apply facts to develop the related division facts AC9M3A02 Extend and apply knowledge of addition and subtraction facts to 20 to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator
Numeracy progression	Number patterns and algebraic thinking (P3, P4) Additive strategies (P8) Multiplicative strategies (P5) Understanding money (P4)
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Organisation	Victoria State Government Department of Education
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