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One Grain of Rice
Strand
Number
Australian Curriculum Year Level
Year 7
Multiplication and Division Triangle
Maths Concepts
Australian Curriculum: Description
Introduce the concept of variables as a way of representing numbers using letters (ACMNA175)
Teaching ideas
Explore the concept if Rani had asked for one gain on the first day, three on the second day, nine on the third day etc (x^3). How quickly would she have reached 1 billion grains?
One Thing : featuring Charlie and Lola
Strand
Number
Maths Concepts
Australian Curriculum: Description
F.Y-Connect number names, numerals and quantities, including zero, initially up to 10 and then beyond (ACMNA002); Yr1-Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts (ACMNA015); Yr2-Explore the connection between addition and subtraction (ACMNA029); Yr3-Recognise, model, represent and order numbers to at least 10 000 (ACMNA052); Yr3-Tell time to the minute and investigate the relationship between units of time (ACMMG062); Yr4-Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least tens of thousands (ACMNA072); Yr5-Convert between units of time (ACMMG085); Yr6-Select and apply efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies to solve problems involving all four operations with whole numbers (ACMNA123)
Teaching ideas
Teach other vocabulary that is often used differently in everyday language such as the examples in the book; e.g. "how about no things" meaning 0 things. Explore time and how long the morning routine takes students in the class. Counting and counting on items.
Anno’s Counting Book
Strand
Number
Australian Curriculum Year Level
Year 2, Foundation Year, Year 1
Look for a pattern
Maths Concepts
Australian Curriculum: Description
F. Y – Establish understanding of the language and processes of counting by naming numbers in sequences, initially to and from 20, moving from any starting point (ACMNA001); Year 2 – Describe patterns with numbers and identify missing elements (ACMNA035)
Teaching ideas
Explore other mediums with patterns e.g. wrapping paper and fabric. Show students how patterns can help to predict --> expect --> plan.
My Half Day
Strand
Number
Multiplication and Division Triangle
Maths Concepts
Australian Curriculum: Description
Yr2 – Recognise and interpret common uses of halves, quarters and eighths of shapes and collections (ACMNA033); Yr3 – Model and represent unit fractions including 1/2, 1/4, 1/3, 1/5 and their multiples to a complete whole (ACMNA058)
Teaching ideas
Year 9s could even read this book and be asked to place all fractions mentioned on a number line from smallest to largest. Year 2/3 ideas - have students match the abstract (5/8) to a picture/scenario from the story. Explore and investigate other examples of fractions in the real-world.
When the King rides by
Strand
Number
Australian Curriculum Year Level
Year 2, Foundation Year, Year 1
Look for a pattern
Maths Concepts
Australian Curriculum: Description
F. Y – Establish understanding of the language and processes of counting by naming numbers in sequences, initially to and from 20, moving from any starting point (ACMNA001); Year 2 – Describe patterns with numbers and identify missing elements (ACMNA035)
Teaching ideas
Explore other mediums with patterns e.g. wrapping paper and fabric. Show students how patterns can help to predict --> expect --> plan.
Spaghetti and Meatballs for All
Strand
Number
Australian Curriculum Year Level
Year 5
Multiplication and Division Triangle
Maths Concepts
Australian Curriculum: Description
Calculate perimeter and area of rectangles using familiar metric units (ACMMG109)
Teaching ideas
Pages at the back give teachers ideas and extension activities. E.g. How else could she have configured her dining room for the 32 guests? Cut and paste to assist students at the representational level of understanding. Create table arrangements for 12, 16, 24, 36 guests coming to the party.
Two of Everything
Strand
Number
Australian Curriculum Year Level
Year 3
Multiplication and Division Triangle
Maths Concepts
Australian Curriculum: Description
Recall multiplication facts of two, three, five and ten and related division facts (ACMNA056)
Teaching ideas
Students investigate other "doubling" scenarios.
Is a Blue Whale the Biggest thing there is?
Maths Concepts
Australian Curriculum: Description
Yr4 – Recognise, represent and order numbers to at least tens of thousands (ACMNA072); Yr5 – Choose appropriate units of measurement for length, area, volume, capacity and mass (ACMMG108);
Teaching ideas
Exploring some of these abstract concepts with concrete materials. Having the students create their own relationships between objects to aid in understanding large numbers, sizes and quantities.
A Dad who Measures Up
Maths Concepts
Australian Curriculum: Description
Measure, order and compare objects using familiar metric units of length, mass and capacity (ACMMG061)
Teaching ideas
Explore other objects and ideas that can be measured like the idea in the book; "how tall would 4 Daddies tall be?"
How Many Snails?
Strand
Number
Australian Curriculum Year Level
Year 2, Foundation Year, Year 1
Look for a pattern
Maths Concepts
Australian Curriculum: Description
F. Y – Establish understanding of the language and processes of counting by naming numbers in sequences, initially to and from 20, moving from any starting point (ACMNA001); Year 2 – Describe patterns with numbers and identify missing elements (ACMNA035)