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Arrays for multiplication (age 9+)

Divide numbers up to four digits by a one-digit number using short division (and place-value/array strategies); interpret remainders appropriately for the context

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Can your child use the short division ('bus stop') method to work out something like '2,457 ÷ 6', and decide what to do with any remainder left over?

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Builds on
Division as Unknown Factorages 8–9Understanding division as unknown-factor supports short division strategy
Fluent multiplication and division factsages 8–9Fluent ×÷ within 100 is prerequisite to short division of larger numbers
Arrays for multiplication (age 9+)this skill · ages 9–10
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Division with remaindersages 9–10Must have formal division method before solving multi-step problems
Dividing by two-digit numbersages 10–11Short division by 2-digit extends Y5 short division by 1-digit
Division with remainders (age 10+)ages 10–11Long division by 2-digit extends Y5 short division by 1-digit

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Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

Show candidate curriculum codes · 3 ACARA · 2 NSW · 3 VIC

Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

AC9M3N04medium confidenceYear 3 · Number

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

AC9M4N06medium confidenceYear 4 · Number

develop efficient strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder

AC9M4A02medium confidenceYear 4 · Algebra

recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 and related division facts; extend and apply facts to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-MR-01low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA2-AR-01low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M3N05medium confidenceMathematics · Level 3 · Number strand
VC2M4N06medium confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Number strand
VC2M5N07medium confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand

These are candidate alignments generated by semantic matching — machine-suggested and unreviewed (v0.1), not official or verified mappings. For official curriculum content see australiancurriculum.edu.au, curriculum.nsw.edu.au and f10.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Don’t rely on them for registration or compliance purposes.

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