Learning Map

Numbers on a number line

Select and use appropriate tools and representations (number lines, hundred squares, rulers, part-whole models) to support problem-solving

How to tell they’ve got it

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When your child is tackling a maths problem, do they choose a useful tool — like a number line for addition or a hundred square to count on — rather than always working in their head?

Where this sits on the map

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Builds on
Hands-On Problem Solvingages 5–6Age 6-7 strategic tool selection builds on age 5-6 familiarity with basic tools
Adding within 100ages 6–7Adding within 100 requires choosing number line vs hundred square strategically
Measuring length (age 6+)ages 6–7Measuring length with units requires selecting appropriate measurement tools
Numbers on a number linethis skill · ages 6–7
Unlocks
Choosing the right strategyages 7–8Age 7-8 strategic tool use builds on age 6-7

solid = must come firstdashed = helps

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

AC9M2N04high 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

AC9M3N06high confidenceYear 3 · Number

use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations including financial contexts; formulate problems using number sentences and choose calculation strategies, using digital tools where appropriate; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the situation

AC9M3N04high confidenceYear 3 · Number

multiply and divide one- and two-digit numbers, representing problems using number sentences, diagrams and arrays, and using a variety of calculation strategies

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA2-AR-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2
MA1-RWN-02medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 1

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M2N04high confidenceMathematics · Level 2 · Number strand
VC2M3N05medium confidenceMathematics · Level 3 · Number strand
VC2M1N01medium confidenceMathematics · Level 1 · 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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