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.
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
Copyright details |
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| Organisation | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Copyright | © 2024 Commonwealth of Australia. Creative Commons BY 4.0. |
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