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MathematicsFractionsusually ages 11–13

Mixed & Improper Fractions

Use the four operations with formal written methods applied to integers, decimals, proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers, all both positive and negative

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If your child needs to work out −1/2 + 3/4 − 1 and 1/4 as part of a longer problem, can they do it using written methods — showing each step clearly?

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Builds on
Adding Fractions (Unlike Denominators)ages 10–11Four operations with all number types builds on adding/subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
Dividing fractions (unit fractions)ages 10–11Four operations with all number types builds on dividing unit fractions
Multiplying fractions (age 10+)ages 10–11Four operations with all number types builds on multiplying fractions
Mixed & Improper Fractionsthis skill · ages 11–13
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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

AC9M5N03medium 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

AC9M6N05medium confidenceYear 6 · Number

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

AC9M5N05medium 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-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA3-RN-02low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M5N03medium confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand
VC2M6N05medium confidenceMathematics · Level 6 · Number strand
VC2M5N07medium confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · 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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