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MathematicsAlgebrausually ages 10–11

Linear number sequences

Generate and describe linear number sequences, including those with negative and decimal steps; identify the term-to-term rule

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If your child sees a number sequence like 3, 7, 11, 15… can they describe the rule, continue it, and predict what the 10th number will be?

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Builds on
Shape patternsages 9–10Linear sequences with negative/decimal steps extends Y5 pattern generation
Measuring temperatureages 10–11Sequences crossing zero require negative number understanding
Linear number sequencesthis skill · ages 10–11
Unlocks
Generating Sequencesages 11–14KS3 sequence generation extends KS2 linear number sequences
Generalising with repeated reasoningages 10–11Linear sequences are key Y6 generalisation context

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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

AC9M4N09medium confidenceYear 4 · Number

follow and create algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions that use addition or multiplication to generate sets of numbers; identify and describe any emerging patterns

AC9M6A03low confidenceYear 6 · Algebra

create and use algorithms involving a sequence of steps and decisions that use rules to generate sets of numbers; identify, interpret and explain emerging patterns

AC9M6A01low confidenceYear 6 · Algebra

recognise and use rules that generate visually growing patterns and number patterns involving rational numbers

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA2-AR-01low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2
MA3-RN-01low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M4N10medium confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Number strand
VC2M6A03low confidenceMathematics · Level 6 · Algebra strand
VC2M6A01low confidenceMathematics · Level 6 · Algebra 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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