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MathematicsFractionsusually ages 9–10

Decimals to three places

Solve problems involving numbers with up to three decimal places

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If your child is filling a tank that holds 5.000 litres and has poured in 2.375 litres, can they work out how much more is needed to fill it?

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Comparing Decimalsages 9–10Comparing decimals to 3dp feeds into solving problems with them
Decimal place value (age 9+)ages 9–10Rounding decimals supports problem-solving with decimals
Decimals to three placesthis skill · ages 9–10
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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 · 2 VIC

Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

AC9M6N04medium confidenceYear 6 · Number

apply knowledge of place value to add and subtract decimals, using digital tools where appropriate; use estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers

AC9M6N06low confidenceYear 6 · Number

multiply and divide decimals by multiples of powers of 10 without a calculator, applying knowledge of place value and proficiency with multiplication facts; using estimation and rounding to check the reasonableness of answers

AC9M4N01low confidenceYear 4 · Number

recognise and extend the application of place value to tenths and hundredths and use the conventions of decimal notation to name and represent decimals

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-RN-02medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA2-RN-02medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M4A01low confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Algebra strand
VC2M6N04low confidenceMathematics · Level 6 · 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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