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Multiplication: Trays of Arrays
This sequence of 7 tasks uses the array to explore the distributive and associative properties of multiplication. Students use different strategies to calculate the number of items in arrays, and use mathematical reasoning to explain which strategies are the most useful. Students learn to use the distributive property to partition and distribute factors, and the associative property to group numbers to form known facts. Professional learning for teachers is integrated throughout the sequence.
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| Year level(s) | Year 4 |
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| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Web page |
| Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Mathematics investigation |
| Keywords | arrays, division, multiplication, factors, associativity |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Curriculum connections | Numeracy |
| Strand and focus | Number |
| Topics | Multiplication and division |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
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 |
National numeracy (Multiplicative strategies)
Multiplicative strategies (P5) |
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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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