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Mental and written addition and subtraction

Solve addition and subtraction problems using mental and written methods, including problems involving numbers, quantities, and measures

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If your child is given a problem involving lengths, weights, or prices, can they decide whether to add or subtract and carry out the calculation correctly?

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Adding two two-digit numbersages 6–7Solving real problems with mental/written methods requires the procedural skill of adding/subtracting two-digit numbers
Early Word Problemsages 5–7Problem-solving in context extends from Y1 word problems
Mental and written addition and subtractionthis skill · ages 6–7
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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

AC9M3A02high 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

AC9M2N04medium 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

AC9M2A02medium confidenceYear 2 · Algebra

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

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

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

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M3A02high confidenceMathematics · Level 3 · Algebra strand
VC2M2N04medium confidenceMathematics · Level 2 · Number strand
VC2M2A02medium confidenceMathematics · Level 2 · 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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