This comprehensive and detailed unit plan contains an abundance of resources to support students when problem solving. The presentation outlines the steps to take when attempting to solve a problem. The supporting posters act as a perfect reference point to help students choose a strategy to apply. The unit plan has 5 worksheets as well as an end of the term assessment task. The unit contains twenty problem solving task cards with answers.
Recall and demonstrate proficiency with addition facts to 20; extend and apply facts to develop related subtraction facts
Extend and apply knowledge of addition and subtraction facts to 20 to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator
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
Recall addition facts for single-digit numbers and related subtraction facts to develop increasingly efficient mental strategies for computation
Represent and solve problems involving multiplication using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies
Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols
Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems
Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained
Applies place value, informally, to count, order, read and represent two- and three-digit numbers
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
Uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving two-, three-, four- and five-digit numbers
Uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and division
Uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands
Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value
Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers
Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values
Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems
Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values
Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies
Investigate number sequences, initially those increasing and decreasing by twos, threes, fives and ten from any starting point, then moving to other sequences
Recall addition facts for single-digit numbers and related subtraction facts to develop increasingly efficient mental strategies for computation
Represent and solve problems involving multiplication using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies