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reSolve: Addition: Partitioning

This sequence of two lessons explores early algebraic thinking around the concept of equivalence. Students develop equivalence understanding by partitioning numbers into two parts. They explore the commutative property and compensation as they are challenged to find all possible combinations. Each lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, sample answers, discussion points and student resources. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.

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Year level(s) Year 1
Audience Teacher
Purpose Teaching resource
Format Downloadable resources
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches Mathematics investigation
Keywords number patterns, counting, associativity, partitioning

Curriculum alignment
Curriculum connections Numeracy
Strand and focus Number, Build understanding, Apply understanding
Topics Addition and subtraction, Operating with number
AC: Mathematics content descriptions
ACMNA014 Count collections to 100 by partitioning numbers using place value
ACMNA015 Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts
National numeracy learning progression Quantifying numbers - QuN3
Number patterns and algebraic thinking - NPA4
Additive strategies - AdS2

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