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Maths Unit: Problem Solving with Money
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Maths Unit: Problem Solving with Money

This unit plan has been created to support the teaching and learning of codes AC9M4N07, AC9M4N08. The unit dives into the concepts of using proficiency with basic facts to estimate the result of a calculation and say what amounts the answer will be between, using rounded amounts to complete an estimated budget, budgeting for events and, modelling and solving multiplication problems involving money. The unit includes several resources including a presentation, accompanying worksheets, end of unit quiz and assessment task.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to solve practical problems involving addition and multiplication including money problems, such as budgeting, using multiple strategies.
  • We are learning to use estimation and rounding to check and explain calculations including transactions involving money.
  • We are learning to use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations.
  • We are learning to use a range of strategies to solve multiplication and division where there is no remainder.
  • We are learning to calculate change to the nearest 5 cents and solve problems involving purchases.
  • We are learning to solve word problems by using number sentences involving multiplication or division where there is no remainder.
  • We are learning to solve problems involving purchases and calculate change to the nearest 5 cents, using both mental strategies and digital tools.

Curriculum alignment

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 MA2-8NA old Generalises properties of odd and even numbers, generates number patterns, and completes simple number sentences by calculating missing values MA2-6NA old Uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and division MA2-5NA old Uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three-, four- and five-digit numbers MA2-3WM old Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used MA2-2WM old Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems MA2-1WM old Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas MA2-MR-02 new Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values MA2-AR-01 new Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers MA2-RN-02 new Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value 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-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
VC2M4N08 2.0

Solve problems involving purchases and the calculation of change to the nearest 5 cents with and without digital tools

 VCMNA162 Solve word problems by using number sentences involving multiplication or division where there is no remainder VCMNA160 Solve problems involving purchases and the calculation of change to the nearest five cents with and without digital technologies VCMNA156 Develop efficient mental and written strategies and use appropriate digital technologies for multiplication and for division where there is no remainder VCMNA182 Use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations

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

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