AC9M6M02
Measurement > Area
Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:
Establish the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems.
What this means
This is the first mention of the use of formulas in measurement. ‘Establish’ means that rather than present students with the formula, it is developed from counting squares and recognising patterns.
- Tabulating the findings of counting squares to determine the area of rectangles will help lead to the realisation that multiplying the length by the width will produce the same result.
Tips
- Calculating area links to multiplication and, depending on the numbers, tables facts.
- The same unit of measure should be used, e.g., a rectangle of 2 m × 70 cm would require a conversion, e.g., 2 m × 0.7 m (1.4 m2)
Interactives & Downloadables
Resources & Manipulatives
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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.
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