AC9M4A02

Algebra > Basic Multiplication Facts

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts up to 10 × 10 and related division facts; extend and apply facts to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator.

What this means

Learn your tables with understanding.

  • Proficiency with multiplication facts; once a bank of multiplication facts has been developed start to relate these to division facts.
  • Mental strategies; will help students learn their multiplication and division facts but remember the aim is recall or remembering facts.

Tip

  • Skip counting is not an efficient mental strategy.

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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.