Multiplication and division - Assessment

The Multiplication and Division Assessment for Year 1 students is a comprehensive evaluation of their understanding of basic grouping and sharing concepts. The assessment includes a variety of tasks that require students to identify equal groups, complete sentences with the correct numbers, and solve simple addition equations that represent arrays. For instance, one question asks students to determine how many toy cars Zach would have on each mat if he shares 10 cars equally onto 2 mats. The correct answer would be 5 cars on each mat. Another task challenges students to describe an array using addition sentences, such as "4 + 4 = 8" and "2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8", reinforcing the concept of repeated addition as a form of multiplication.

Further questions involve more complex scenarios, like Tia grouping paperclips into groups of ten, requiring students to calculate the total number of paperclips. Additionally, the assessment explores division through practical situations, such as Rosie distributing flowers into pots in different ways, and asks students to draw equal groups of cupcakes. Students also demonstrate their understanding of multiplication by filling in the gaps to show how many footballs are in each net and the total number of footballs. The assessment concludes with a self-evaluation section where students can rate their confidence in multiplication and division, allowing teachers to gauge both their competence and comfort level with the subject matter.