Forming groups B
Mathematics K–10 (2022) · Stage 1 · View this focus area on the NESA NSW Curriculum website ↗
Outcomes
MA1-FG-01 uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problemsContent dot points
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Represent and explain multiplication as the combining of equal groups
- Use objects, diagrams, images or actions to model multiplication as accumulating equal groups
- Solve multiplication problems using repeated addition
- Form arrays of equal rows and equal columns
- Determine and distinguish between the number of rows/columns and the number in each row/column when describing collections of objects
- Model the commutative property of multiplication, using an array (Reasons about relations)
- Model division by deconstructing an array equally into a given number of rows or columns
Model doubling and halving with fractions
- Model doubling and halving groups and the relation between the processes
- Re-create the whole given half
- Use concrete materials to model a half, a quarter or an eighth of a collection, and explain their thinking
Represent multiplication and division problems
- Solve multiplication and division problems using objects, diagrams, images and actions
- Record answers to multiplication and division problems (including those with remainders) using drawings, words and numerals
Stage 1 planning resources
Stage- or course-wide documents (scope and sequences, guides) that cover this focus area alongside others.
- Unit/PlanningMaking connections – Stage 1 (parallel content)
- Unit/PlanningSample scope and sequence – Stage 1