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MathematicsMeasurementusually ages 9–10

Fractions on a number line

Solve word problems involving distances, time intervals, liquid volumes, masses, and money using the four operations with fractions or decimals; represent with diagrams including number lines

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If your child is planning a 4.5 km walk and has already walked 1.75 km, can they work out how far is left — and estimate how long the remaining walk might take?

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Builds on
Estimating and comparing moneyages 8–9Y4 estimate/compare/calculate measures is prerequisite to word problems with fractions/decimals
Converting measurement units (age 9+)ages 9–10Unit conversion supports measurement word problems
Decimals for Tenths & Hundredthsages 9–10Decimal notation supports measurement problems with decimals
Fractions on a number linethis skill · ages 9–10
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Measurement Conversionsages 10–11Measurement word problems extend Y5 measurement problem-solving

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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

AC9M5N03high confidenceYear 5 · Number

compare and order fractions with the same and related denominators including mixed numerals, applying knowledge of factors and multiples; represent these fractions on a number line

AC9M6N05high confidenceYear 6 · Number

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

AC9M5N05high confidenceYear 5 · Number

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

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-RQF-01high confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA2-PF-01high confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M5N07medium confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand
VC2M4M03medium confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Measurement strand
VC2M4N04medium 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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