AC9M3N06
Number > Word Problems
Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:
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.
What this means
Solve addition / subtraction and multiplication / division word problems (that is, problems in a context).
- Mathematical modelling involves working out what is required to solve a word problem.
- Formulate problems; diagrammatic approaches such as the bar model will help students understand the problem and create number sentences (equations).
Tips
- Additive Situations. These involve contents where you might add or subtract to solve a question.
- Multiplicative Situations are contexts that might require multiplication/division (no remainders) to solve a question.
Interactives & Downloadables
Resources & Manipulatives
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Beyond
Quick Guides (AC9) Purpose
These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the new Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations. The Notes version (downloadable) has one card per page with some lines for your own personal notes
Year 7+?
Our Quick Guides end at Year 6, but if you look at the bottom of the Year 6 cards you will see that they are linked onwards to Year 7. We recommend you visit the appropriate Curriculum pages on ACARA’s site.
Disclaimer
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. These documents copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). Copies may be downloaded
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.