Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·procedural
Multi-step problems: choosing operations
Solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, deciding which operations and methods to use and why; solve multi-step problems in contexts
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is advancing to sophisticated multiplication and division — using formal written methods for complex calculations, working with decimals, and applying the order of operations to solve multi-step problems.
Evidence of understanding
- Solve a three-step word problem involving a mix of all four operations
- Explain why particular operations were chosen for each step of a multi-step problem
- Identify and correct an error in a multi-step solution that used the wrong operation
Assessment prompt
If Multi-step problems: choosing operations is given a multi-step problem mixing different operations — like working out the total cost of several items at different prices — can they plan and carry out each step correctly?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.