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MathematicsFractionsusually ages 10–11

Real-world fraction multiplication

Solve real-world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, using visual fraction models or equations

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If a recipe makes 12 biscuits using 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar, and your child wants to make only 2/3 of the recipe, can they work out how much sugar they need?

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Multiplying fractions (age 10+)ages 10–11Word problems require fraction multiplication skills
Area with Fractionsages 10–11Solving real-world fraction multiplication problems is supported by the ability to visualise the computation using the fractional area tiling model
Multiplication as scalingages 10–11Scaling concept helps estimate whether answers are reasonable
Real-world fraction multiplicationthis skill · ages 10–11
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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

AC9M5N05medium confidenceYear 5 · Number

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

AC9M5N07medium confidenceYear 5 · Number

solve problems involving division, choosing efficient strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret any remainder according to the context and express results as a whole number, decimal or fraction

AC9M4N06medium confidenceYear 4 · Number

develop efficient strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-MR-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA3-RQF-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M6N07medium confidenceMathematics · Level 6 · Number strand
VC2M5N07medium confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand
VC2M5N06medium 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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