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Problem Solving Assessment
2 Pre & Primary Essentials Worksheets Mathematics Number & Place Value 4 Pages

Problem Solving Assessment

This formative assessment tool evaluates students' proficiency in mathematical modelling and problem-solving strategies. It serves as both a pre and post-assessment, providing insight into their abilities to tackle practical problems. Ideal for assessing students' readiness and progress in these key skills.
 

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Learning goals

  • We are learning to solve problems involving modelling addition, subtraction, equal sharing and grouping, using different strategies.
  • We are learning to use a range of mental and written strategies to solve simple addition and subtraction problems.
  • We are learning to recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays.
  • We are learning to count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value.

Curriculum alignment

MA1-1WM old Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols MA1-2WM old Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems MA1-3WM old Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained MA1-5NA old Uses a range of strategies and informal recording methods for addition and subtraction involving one- and two-digit numbers MA1-6NA old Uses a range of mental strategies and concrete materials for multiplication and division MA1-CSQ-01 new Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning MA1-FG-01 new Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems
VCMNA107 Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies VCMNA108 Recognise and represent multiplication as repeated addition, groups and arrays VCMNA114 Apply repetition in arithmetic operations, including multiplication as repeated addition and division as repeated subtraction VCMNA111 Count and order small collections of Australian coins and notes according to their value

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

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