Mathematics – Stage 1 – Year A – Unit 13
This sample Stage 1 unit introduces students to making and using equal groups.
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Students are provided with opportunities to:
- model and use equal groups of objects to represent multiplication
- use arrays to distinguish between the number of groups and the number in each group when describing collections of objects
- solve multiplication and division problems using objects, diagrams, images, and actions.
Syllabus focus and content group
Representing whole numbers A – MAO-WM-01, MA1-RWN-01, MA1-RWN-02
- Use counting sequences of ones with two-digit numbers and beyond
- Represent the structure of groups of ten in whole numbers
Combining and separating quantities A – MAO-WM-01, MA1-CSQ-01
- Use advanced count-by-one strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems
- Represent equality
Forming groups A – MAO-WM-01, MA1-FG-01
- Count in multiples using rhythmic and skip counting
- Use skip counting patterns
- Model and use equal groups of objects to represent multiplication
- Recognise and represent division
Forming groups B – MAO-WM-01, MA1-FG-01
- Represent and explain multiplication as the combining of equal groups
- Represent multiplication and division problems
Non-spatial measure A – MAO-WM-01, MA1-NSM-01, MA1-NSM-02
- Mass: Investigate mass using an equal-arm balance
Two-dimensional spatial structure A– MAO-WM-01, MA1-2DS-01, MA1-2DS-02
- Area: Measure areas using uniform informal units
- 2D shapes: Recognise and classify shapes using obvious features
Two-dimensional spatial structure B– MAO-WM-01, MA1-2DS-01, MA1-2DS-02
- 2D shapes: Represent, combine and separate two-dimensional shapes
- Area: Compare rectangular areas using uniform square units of an appropriate size in rows and columns
Three-dimensional spatial structure A– MAO-WM-01, MA1-3DS-01
- 2D shapes: Represent, combine and separate two-dimensional shapes
- Area: Compare rectangular areas using uniform square units of an appropriate size in rows and columns
Three-dimensional spatial structure B– MAO-WM-01, MA1-3DS-01
- Volume: Compare volumes using uniform informal units