Multiplication and Division in Problem Solving
Students will understand the concept of a function as a rule that assigns each input to exactly one output, using function notation f(x).
Key Questions
- How do you recognise whether to use multiplication or division in a word problem?
- What does it mean to check a division answer using multiplication?
- Can you solve a multi-step problem that uses both multiplication and division, showing all working?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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