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Multiply & Add Problems

Solve problems involving multiplying and adding, including using the distributive law, integer scaling problems, and harder correspondence problems

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If your child needs to work out '5 × 23', can they split it into '5 × 20 + 5 × 3 = 100 + 15 = 115' — rather than just jumping straight to a written method?

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Builds on
Multi-Step Multiply & Divideages 7–8Harder problems extend Y3 scaling/correspondence problems
Written Multiplicationages 8–9Problems require formal written multiplication skills
Properties of Operationsages 8–9Distributive law is explicitly used in problem-solving
Multiply & Add Problemsthis skill · ages 8–9
Unlocks
Division with remaindersages 9–10Y4 M×D problem-solving is prerequisite to multi-step four-operation problems

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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

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

AC9M4N05medium confidenceYear 4 · Number

solve problems involving multiplying or dividing natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 without a calculator, using the multiplicative relationship between the place value of digits

AC9M5N06medium confidenceYear 5 · Number

solve problems involving multiplication of larger numbers by one- or two-digit numbers, choosing efficient calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; check the reasonableness of answers

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-MR-01high confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA3-AR-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M4A02medium confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Algebra strand
VC2M5N06medium confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand
VC2M4N06medium confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · 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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