AC9M5N09 • Year 5 Maths

Mathematical Modelling in Multi-step Situations (AC9M5N09)

use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations including financial contexts; formulate the problems, choosing operations and efficient calculation strategies, using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation

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Unit focus

  • Students identify quantities and constraints, choose diagrams, tables or equations, solve multi-step models, test assumptions and communicate recommendations that make sense in the original situation.
  • Use this routine: Represent → Reason → Calculate → Interpret → Verify.
  • Watch for all numbers used automatically: Select only relevant quantities and relationships.