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Number > Partitioning

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Partition and combine collections up to 10 using part-part-whole relationships and subitising to recognise and name the parts.

What this means

Split and combine collections.

  • Develop part-part whole thinking
  • Show that parts can be rearranged.
  • Note a whole may be partitioned into two or more parts.

Tip

  • Activity: Shake and Spill

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Resources & Manipulatives

These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.

Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.

Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.

These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.

This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.