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Multi-Step Word Problems - Multiplication
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Multi-Step Word Problems - Multiplication

This PowerPoint presentation provides 20 multi-step word problems focused on multiplication, each with increasing complexity to support students’ reasoning and problem-solving. Ideal for developing fluency with multiplication in real-world contexts, questions build on one another and encourage students to interpret, calculate, and justify their answers. An answer slide is included for each problem to support independent or guided learning.

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, using different strategies.
  • We are learning to count in fractions on a number line, represent and locate fractions on number lines and convert mixed numerals into improper fractions and vice versa.
  • We are learning to recognise that 100% represents a whole and use percentages to describe, represent and compare relative percentages visually, e.g. shading a hundreds grid and connect percentages to their decimal and fraction equivalents.
  • We are learning to apply knowledge of place value to add and subtract decimals and to use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of our answers.
  • We are learning to solve multiplication problems using mental and written strategies and calculators to check our answers.
  • We are learning to count by quarters, halves and thirds, and convert fractions and locate and show fractions on a number line.
  • We are learning to make connections between equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages.
  • We are learning to add and subtract decimals and use estimation and rounding to check answers.

Curriculum alignment

MA2-6NA old Uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and division MA2-7NA old Represents, models and compares commonly used fractions and decimals 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 MA3-7NA old Compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages 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 MA3-AR-01 new Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems MA3-RN-02 new Compares and orders decimals up to 3 decimal places MA3-RN-01 new Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent the properties of numbers MA3-RN-03 new Determines percentages of quantities, and finds equivalent fractions and decimals for benchmark percentage values MA3-MR-01 new Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve multiplication and division problems MA3-MR-02 new Constructs and completes number sentences involving multiplicative relations, applying the order of operations to calculations MA3-RQF-01 new Compares and orders fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 MA2-PF-01 new Represents and compares halves, quarters, thirds and fifths as lengths on a number line and their related fractions formed by halving (eighths, sixths and tenths) MA3-RQF-02 new Determines 1/2, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 of measures and quantities MA2-AR-02 new Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction 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-MR-02 new Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values MA2-MR-01 new Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems 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
VCMNA135 Represent and solve problems involving multiplication using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies VCMNA217 Make connections between equivalent fractions, decimals and percentages VCMNA214 Add and subtract decimals, with and without digital technologies, and use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers VCMNA158 Count by quarters, halves and thirds, including with mixed numerals. Locate and represent these fractions on a number line

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

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