Mathematical modelling: Year 6 – planning tool

This planning resource for Year 6 is for the topic of Mathematical modelling. Students use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving natural and rational numbers and percentages, including in financial contexts. They formulate the problem, choose operations and efficient calculation strategies, and use digital tools where appropriate. They interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation, justifying the choices made.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 6
Audience	Teacher
Purpose	Planning support, Teaching resource, Teaching strategies, Student task, Home practice tasks
Format	Web page
Keywords	lesson plans, assessment task, teaching strategies, pedagogies, Australian Curriculum, learning from home, misconceptions
Curriculum alignment
Strand and focus	Number
Topics	Mathematical modelling
AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions	AC9M6N08 Approximate numerical solutions to problems involving rational numbers and percentages, including financial contexts, using appropriate estimation strategies AC9M6N09 Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems, involving rational numbers and percentages, including in financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient calculation strategies, and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation, justifying the choices made
Numeracy progression	Additive strategies (P9) Multiplicative strategies (P8) Understanding money (P8)
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Organisation	Commonwealth of Australia
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