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Two-step addition and subtraction problems

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?

Where this sits on the map

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Builds on
Missing number problems (age 7+)ages 7–8Two-step A+S context problems extend Y3 problem-solving
Adding and subtracting (age 8+)ages 8–9Solving four-digit problems requires columnar methods
Two-step addition and subtraction problemsthis skill · ages 8–9
Unlocks
Adding and subtracting (age 9+)ages 9–10Two-step A+S problems are prerequisite to multi-step problems with larger numbers

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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

AC9M2A02high confidenceYear 2 · Algebra

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

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

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

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-AR-01high confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA2-AR-01high confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M3A02high confidenceMathematics · Level 3 · Algebra strand
VC2M2N04high confidenceMathematics · Level 2 · Number strand
VC2M4N06high confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · 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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