AC9M5N07

Number > Division

Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:

Solve problems involving division, choosing efficient strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret any remainder according to the context and express results as a whole number, decimal or fraction.

What this means

Perform a division calculation.

  • No mention is made of standard written division algorithms, but appropriate use of digital tools (calculators) is.

Tips

  • The elaborations mostly show a single-digit divisor, many related to multiplication facts e.g., 56 ÷ 7.
  • Context is used in relation to remainders. For example, it would not make sense to buy 15.6 boxes of cereal so 16 boxes would need to be bought.

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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.