Buying presents

In this lesson, students will use mathematical modelling to make decisions based on the purchasing of gifts. Students will explore different ways to estimate and form possible options for purchasing, ensuring they do not go over budget.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 4
Audience	Teacher
Purpose	Teaching resource
Format	Web page
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches	Explicit teaching, Differentiated teaching
Keywords	financial maths, Maths Hub lesson plan
Curriculum alignment
Curriculum connections	Critical and creative thinking
Strand and focus	Number
Topics	Mathematical modelling
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
Numeracy progression	Multiplicative strategies (P6, P7) Additive strategies (P8) Understanding money (P7)
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