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Sorting Problems Under the Sea- Multiplication and Division

Sorting Problems Under the Sea- Multiplication and Division
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Description

This versatile activity can be used as a simple sorting activity, or for the beginning of a class display or art activity.

Students are required to identify key language that helps them decide whether the problem is asking them to multiply or divide. They can then either stick the problems on the T-chart template or use one of the problems from the worksheet to create a visual display. The choice is yours.

This resource is part of the Multiplication and Division Word Problems Unit Plan- Year 3.
 

Suitable for
  • Fast Finishers
  • Relief Teachers
  • Parents
Lesson Structure
  • Individual Activity
  • Rotations / Group Work
  • Class Activity
Curriculum Codes

AC9M3N04 9

Multiply and divide one- and two-digit numbers, representing problems using number sentences, diagrams and arrays, and using a variety of calculation strategies

AC9M3A03 9

Recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts for 3, 4, 5 and 10; extend and apply facts to develop the related division facts

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

ACMNA056 8.4

Recall multiplication facts of two, three, five and ten and related division facts

ACMNA057 8.4

Represent and solve problems involving multiplication using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies

VCMNA134

Recall multiplication facts of two, three, five and ten and related division facts

VCMNA135

Represent and solve problems involving multiplication using efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies

MA2-1WM old

Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas

MA2-2WM old

Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems

MA2-3WM old

Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used

MA2-6NA old

Uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and division

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-RN-02 new

Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value

MA2-AR-01 new

Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers

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

MA2-MR-02 new

Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values

Differentiation

EXTENSIONS

Students can take one of the problems and create a visual display from their chosen problem. They can either draw a diagram or an array to match.

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