Maths Think Board - Lower Primary
Introducing a dynamic resource for educators – a collection of Think Boards designed to empower students in tackling story problems. Tailored for diverse abilities, these boards guide students through reading, modelling, writing, and solving problems. Foster comprehensive problem-solving skills with these versatile scaffolding tools.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to add and subtract numbers within 20, using a variety of strategies, e.g. counting on, counting back, partitioning, subitising and part-part whole knowledge of numbers to 10 and to use the language of 'plus' and 'minus' in story problems.
- We are learning to model problems involving addition and subtraction, including simple whole-dollar money problems, in practical role-play situations.
- 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
AC9M1N04
9
Add and subtract numbers within 20, using physical and virtual materials, part-part-whole knowledge to 10 and a variety of calculation strategies
AC9M1N05
9
Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive situations, including simple money transactions; represent the situations with diagrams, physical and virtual materials, and use calculation strategies to solve the problem
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
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
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.