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MathematicsFractionsusually ages 9–10

Addition and subtraction word problems

Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, using visual models and equations

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If your child reads that one section of a nature trail is 3/8 km and another is 5/8 km, can they work out the total distance without a calculator?

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Builds on
Adding and subtracting mixed numbersages 9–10Must add/sub mixed numbers before solving word problems with them
Addition and subtraction word problemsthis skill · ages 9–10
Unlocks
Fraction Word Problemsages 10–11Extends Y5 fraction word problems to unlike denominators

solid = must come firstdashed = helps

Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

Show candidate curriculum codes · 3 ACARA · 2 NSW · 3 VIC

Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

AC9M5N05high confidenceYear 5 · Number

solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominators, using different strategies

AC9M6N05high confidenceYear 6 · Number

solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions using knowledge of equivalent fractions

AC9M4A01medium confidenceYear 4 · Algebra

find unknown values in numerical equations involving addition and subtraction, using the properties of numbers and operations

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-AR-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA3-RQF-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M5N05high confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand
VC2M6N05medium confidenceMathematics · Level 6 · Number strand
VC2M4N06low confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Number strand

These are candidate alignments generated by semantic matching — machine-suggested and unreviewed (v0.1), not official or verified mappings. For official curriculum content see australiancurriculum.edu.au, curriculum.nsw.edu.au and f10.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Don’t rely on them for registration or compliance purposes.

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