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MathematicsMeasurementusually ages 7–8

Addition and subtraction word problems

Solve word problems involving lengths within 100, using addition and subtraction with drawings and equations

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If your child has a piece of rope 75 cm long and cuts off 28 cm, can they work out how much rope is left — and draw a number-line diagram to show it?

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Builds on
Comparing lengths by measuringages 7–8Length word problems build on comparing measured lengths
Fluent adding and subtracting within 100ages 7–8Word problems within 100 require fluent addition/subtraction within 100
Addition and subtraction word problemsthis skill · ages 7–8
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Working with moneyages 7–8Length word problems exercise real-world modelling

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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

AC9M3A02medium confidenceYear 3 · Algebra

extend and apply knowledge of addition and subtraction facts to 20 to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator

AC9M2A02medium confidenceYear 2 · Algebra

recall and demonstrate proficiency with addition facts to 20; extend and apply facts to develop related subtraction facts

AC9M2N04low confidenceYear 2 · Number

add and subtract one- and two-digit numbers, representing problems using number sentences and solve using part-part-whole reasoning and a variety of calculation strategies

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA2-AR-01low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2
MA1-CSQ-01low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 1

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M4N06low confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Number strand
VC2M3A02low confidenceMathematics · Level 3 · Algebra strand
VC2M2N04low confidenceMathematics · Level 2 · 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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