Two-step addition and subtraction problems
Your child can plan a two-step problem, like working out change from buying two items. They decide which sums to do and in what order.
In curriculum terms
Solve addition and subtraction two-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why
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If your child reads a word problem with two steps — like working out change from a shopping trip with two items — can they plan which calculations to do and in what order?
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Curriculum alignment
Where this fits in the official school curriculum — our best automated guess, not yet checked by a person.
Show candidate curriculum codes · 3 ACARA · 2 NSW · 3 VIC
Australian Curriculum v9 candidate
recall and demonstrate proficiency with addition facts to 20; extend and apply facts to develop related subtraction facts
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
extend and apply knowledge of addition and subtraction facts to 20 to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator
NSW syllabus codes & stages only
Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only
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