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Maths Problem Solving Posters
2 3 4 5 6 Pre & Primary Essentials Resources Mathematics Number & Place Value Money 13 Pages

Maths Problem Solving Posters

Use this set of charts to prompt students in the problem solving process. Each chart includes an accompanying picture to assist students using each of the twelve problem solving strategies.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to recognise and explain multiplying and dividing by 10 using place value charts, numeral expanders or sliders and to use a calculator to understand the relationship between the place value of digits when multiplying and dividing by 10.
  • We are learning to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to at least tens of thousands using place value groupings.
  • We are learning to estimate the quantity of objects in collections and when solving problems.
  • We are learning to use estimation and rounding to check and explain calculations including transactions involving money.
  • We are learning to check and explain the reasonableness of solutions to problems including money using appropriate estimation strategies.
  • We are learning to use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations.
  • We are learning to solve practical problems involving addition and multiplication and choosing operations and efficient calculation strategies to solve the problem.
  • We are learning to use efficient mental and written strategies and calculators to solve problems.
  • We are learning to solve practical problems involving natural and rational numbers and percentages in financial contexts.
  • We are learning to select and apply efficient mental and written strategies and digital technologies to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with whole numbers.
  • We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, equal sharing and grouping, using different strategies.
  • We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, using different strategies.

Curriculum alignment

AC9M5N09 9 Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations including financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient calculation strategies, using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation AC9M6N09 9 Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems, involving rational numbers and percentages, including in financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient calculation strategies, and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation, justifying the choices made AC9M4N05 9 Solve problems involving multiplying or dividing natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 without a calculator, using the multiplicative relationship between the place value of digits AC9M5N08 9 Check and explain the reasonableness of solutions to problems including financial contexts using estimation strategies appropriate to the context AC9M4N07 9 Choose and use estimation and rounding to check and explain the reasonableness of calculations including the results of financial transactions AC9M2N06 9 Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including money transactions; represent situations and choose calculation strategies; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation AC9M3N05 9 Estimate the quantity of objects in collections and make estimates when solving problems to determine the reasonableness of calculations AC9M3N06 9 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 ACMNA123 8.4 Select and apply efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies to solve problems involving all four operations with whole numbers ACMNA291 8.4 Use efficient mental and written strategies and apply appropriate digital technologies to solve problems ACMNA099 8.4 Use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations ACMNA073 8.4 Apply place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to at least tens of thousands to assist calculations and solve problems
MA2-1WM old Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA2-2WM old Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems MA2-3WM old Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used MA2-5NA old Uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three-, four- and five-digit numbers MA3-1WM old Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions MA3-2WM old Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations MA3-3WM old Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another MA3-5NA old Selects and applies appropriate strategies for addition and subtraction with counting numbers of any size MA3-6NA old Selects and applies appropriate strategies for multiplication and division, and applies the order of operations to calculations involving more than one operation MA3-MR-01 new Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems MA2-RN-01 new Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands MA2-RN-02 new Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value MA3-MR-02 new Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations MA2-AR-01 new Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers MA2-AR-02 new Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values MA2-MR-01 new Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems MA2-MR-02 new Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values MA3-RN-01 new Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent the properties of numbers MA3-RN-02 new Compares and orders decimals up to 3 decimal places MA3-RN-03 new Determines percentages of quantities, and finds equivalent fractions and decimals for benchmark percentage values MA3-AR-01 new Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems
VCMNA191 Create simple financial plans VCMNA209 Select and apply efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies to solve problems involving all four operations with whole numbers and make estimates for these computations VCMNA185 Use efficient mental and written strategies and apply appropriate digital technologies to solve problems VCMNA182 Use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations VCMNA153 Apply place value to partition, rearrange and regroup numbers to at least tens of thousands to assist calculations and solve problems

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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