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Maths Word Problem Cards (Division and Multiplication) - Upper Primary
Twenty division and multiplication word problem cards for upper primary.
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Updated 12 May 2015 – now includes answer sheet.
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NSW Curriculum alignment
- MA3-4NA
WholeNumbers - orders, reads and represents integers of any size and describes properties of whole numbers
- MA3-6NA
MultiplicationandDivision - selects and applies appropriate strategies for multiplication and division, and applies the order of operations to calculations involving more than one operation
- MA3-8NA
Analyses and creates geometric and number patterns, constructs and completes number sentences, and locates points on the Cartesian plane
Victorian Curriculum alignment
- VCMNA181
Identify and describe factors and multiples of whole numbers and use them to solve problems
- VCMNA209
Select and apply efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies to solve problems involving all four operations with whole numbers and make estimates for these computations
- VCMNA183
Solve problems involving multiplication of large numbers by one- or two-digit numbers using efficient mental, written strategies and appropriate digital technologies
- VCMNA213
Find a simple fraction of a quantity where the result is a whole number, with and without digital technologies
- VCMNA193
Use equivalent number sentences involving multiplication and division to find unknown quantities
Australian Curriculum alignment
- ACMNA098
Identify and describe factors and multiples of whole numbers and use them to solve problems
- ACMNA121
Find unknown quantities in number sentences involving multiplication and division and identify equivalent number sentences involving multiplication and division
- ACMNA123
Select and apply efficient mental and written strategies and appropriate digital technologies to solve problems involving all four operations with whole numbers
- ACMNA100
Solve problems involving multiplication of large numbers by one- or two-digit numbers using efficient mental, written strategies and appropriate digital technologies
- ACMNA127
Find a simple fraction of a quantity where the result is a whole number, with and without digital technologies

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Error on answer sheet: Q5 Fixed
Fix by Kristian Sep 19th, 2018
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For question 5 the answer seems to be wrong!
385780×6 = 2314680
6×12000= 72000
2314680+72000=2314680
Not $2 386 734
Charlie South · Sep 19th, 2018
Thanks so much for noticing this error on one of our resources.
I have fixed the error and it is now ready for you to download again.
Kristian · Sep 19th, 2018
Hi could you please make a version using Australian currency and measures?
Thanks
Janet Sawbridge · Mar 9th, 2015