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The article fosuces on the essential mathematics that underpins the use of algorithms. Topics discussed include the grid multiplication and extended multiplication facts is the understanding and use of algorithms; the distributive property directly impacts the setting out of the standard algorithm and it can also be developed through the use of the array; and the base ten property also informs the development of extended number.

The article focuses on use of a written multiplication algorithm and the mathematics. Topics discussed inlcude useful methods for calculation when numbers are too large to mentally calculate quickly or accurately; need to be developed through a thorough understanding of the distributive property; and developing the grid or area representation for multiplication.

The article offers the author's insights on the importance of multiplicative thinking to primary students such as motivation and development of the ability to connect several concepts. Topics mentioned include the advantage of multiplicative thinking to mathematics education, the difference in the level of understanding of various students, and the need to learn the multiplication algorithm.

The article discusses the efforts and studies of three primary school teachers within their professional learning community regarding developing multiplicative thinking in students. Topics discussed include the impact of mathematical concepts taught by the primary school, suggestions for teachers on how to develop an action plan, and the development of mental computation strategies.

The article focuses on importance for students to make informed decisions about computation and need for developing a framework which can be helpful in assisting teachers to help students to make effective computational choices. It states need for teachers to be assisted to interpret the curriculum document. It mentions need for students to make decisions about operations and carrying them out before performing the operation and making sense of the answer.

The article discusses the significance of a combination of conceptual understanding and procedural fluency in developing multiplicative thinkers in the field of mathematics. Multiplicative thinking underpins important mathematical concepts and is characterized by an ability to recognise and solve a range of mathematical problems.

The article focuses on the importance of multiplicative thinking in the mathematical language to help students in making critical transition. It mentions that multiplicative thinking is an important stage in children's mathematical understanding. It mentions that multiplication and division are taught as separate entities in mathematics.

The article offers the author's explanation on how negative experiences with mathematics can turn into learning reinforcments. The author states that the emotive response of the person to a case is one component which is significant in developing attitudes to mathematics. Information on the looping cards, collecting cards used to help a child attain a positive emotive response to mathematics is also offered.

The article demonstrates a mathematics teaching strategy called Finding the Maths. It defines numeracy as the ability of a student to recognize, understand, and apply mathematical ideas in a wide range of contexts that may be quite different to those encountered in the mathematics classroom. It explains the three types of thinking or knowledge required in numeracy, namely mathematical, contextual, and strategic. It presents examples of student works illustrating embedded mathematics.