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TIMES Module 9: Number and Algebra: multiplication of whole numbers - teacher guide

Teacher guide TIMES Module 9: Number and Algebra: multiplication of whole numbers - teacher guide

TLF ID M008609

This is a 23-page guide for teachers. This module contains a description of suitable models for multiplication, a discussion of the types of problems that require multiplication for their solution, and mental and written strategies for multiplication. The use of the commutative, associative and distributive laws is described. A history of the development of multiplication concludes the module.

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Educational value
  • The modules are written for teachers. They provide the mathematical background to help teachers plan the development of topics in their classrooms. This module introduces the concept of multiplication and discusses models of multiplication and methods for multiplication. It relates to many other modules in Number and Algebra. These include Module 7: Number and Algebra: addition of whole numbers - teacher guide and Module 10: Number and Algebra: division of whole numbers - teacher guide.
Year level

5; 6; 7; 8

Topics Calculators Number operations Algebraic terms Algebra Factors Equations Arrays Round brackets (Mathematical notation) Place value Integers Multiplication Multiplication tables Commutativity Distributivity Associativity Variables (Mathematics)
Learning area
  • Mathematics

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  • © The University of Melbourne on behalf of the International Centre of Excellence for Education in Mathematics (ICE-EM), the education division of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI), 2010 (except where otherwise indicated). You may copy and communicate this material for non-commercial educational purposes provided you retain all acknowledgements associated with the material.