Learning Map
MathematicsAlgebrausually ages 11–12

Expressions & Equations Vocabulary

Understand and use the concepts and vocabulary of expressions, equations, inequalities, terms, and factors; distinguish between an expression (no equals sign), an equation (equals sign), and an inequality (inequality sign)

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Can your child explain the difference between an expression like "3x + 2," an equation like "3x + 2 = 11," and an inequality like "3x + 2 > 11"?

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Builds on
Algebraic Notationages 11–12Algebraic vocabulary requires fluency with algebraic notation first
Expressions & Equations Vocabularythis skill · ages 11–12
Unlocks
Collecting Like Termsages 11–12Collecting like terms requires knowing what terms, coefficients, and like terms mean

solid = must come firstdashed = helps

Curriculum alignment

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

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Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

This skill sits outside the F–6 Australian Curriculum — no candidate code matched (v0.1).

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MAO-WM-01low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Early Stage 1, Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3

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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Algebraic Notationages 11–12 Algebraic Transformationsages 11–13 Collecting Like Termsages 11–12 Coordinates (age 11+)ages 11–12

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