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reSolve: Multiplication – the tiler
This task explores arrays through the context of a tiling a courtyard. Students are given the total cost of tiling a courtyard and use this to calculate the price for individual tiles. They then explore the cost of different tiling designs to determine if one is cheaper than another. 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 4 |
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| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Downloadable resources |
| Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Mathematics investigation |
| Keywords | division, multiplication, arrays |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Curriculum connections | Numeracy |
| Strand and focus | Number, Build understanding, Apply understanding |
| Topics | Multiplication and division |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9M4N08
Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations including financial contexts; formulate the problems using number sentences and choose efficient calculation strategies, using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation
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
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 |
| Numeracy progression |
Additive strategies (P8)
Multiplicative strategies (P6, P7) Number and place value (P7) Understanding money (P7) |
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| Organisation | reSolve Maths by Inquiry |
| Copyright | © Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0. |
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