Mathematics – Multi-age – Year B – Unit 6

This sample multi–age unit continues to explore the big idea 'equal means equivalent'.

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Students are provided with opportunities to:

  • heft or place objects on either side of an equal-arm balance
  • record the same as/equivalence using concrete materials
  • use efficient addition and subtraction strategies to determine equality
Representing whole numbers – MAO-WM-01, MAE-RWN-01, MAE-RWN-02
  • Use the counting sequence of ones flexibly
  • Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Combining and separating quantities – MAO-WM-01, MAE-CSQ-01, MAE-CSQ-02
  • Model additive relations and compare quantities
  • Identify part-whole relationships in numbers up to 10
Non-spatial measure – MAO-WM-01, MAE-NSM-01, MAE-NSM-02
  • Identify and compare mass using weight
Representing whole numbers – MAO-WM-01, MA1-RWN-01, MA1-RWN-02
  • Part A: Use counting sequences of ones with two-digit numbers and beyond
  • Part A: Represent numbers on a line
  • Part B: Identify and compare mass using weight
Combining and separating quantities – MAO-WM-01, MA1-CSQ-01, MA1-CSQ-02
  • Part A: Use advanced count-by-one strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems
  • Part A: Recognise and recall number bonds up to 10
  • Part A: Use flexible strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems
  • Part A: Represent equality
  • Part B: Represent and reason about additive relations
  • Part B: Use knowledge of equality to solve problems
Non-spatial measure – MAO-WM-01, MA1-NSM-01, MA1-NSM-02
  • Mass: Investigate mass using an equal arm balance
  • Mass: Compare the masses of objects using an equal arm balance

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