Learning Map
MathematicsAlgebrausually ages 10–11

Using Simple Formulae

Use simple formulae expressed in words or symbols to calculate values (e.g. perimeter = 2 × (length + width))

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If your child is told that the perimeter of a rectangle uses the formula perimeter = 2 × (length + width), can they plug in the measurements and work out the answer?

Where this sits on the map

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Builds on
Order of operationsages 10–11Substituting into formulae requires understanding order of operations
Writing Number Sentencesages 10–11Interpreting formulae connects to interpreting numerical expressions
Using Simple Formulaethis skill · ages 10–11
Unlocks
Algebraic Notationages 11–12Using letters in expressions extends KS2 simple formulae work
Area of Triangles & Parallelogramsages 10–11Using area formulae connects to the general skill of using formulae

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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

AC9M6M02medium confidenceYear 6 · Measurement

establish the formula for the area of a rectangle and use it to solve practical problems

AC9M5M02medium confidenceYear 5 · Measurement

solve practical problems involving the perimeter and area of regular and irregular shapes using appropriate metric units

AC9M4M02medium confidenceYear 4 · Measurement

recognise ways of measuring and approximating the perimeter and area of shapes and enclosed spaces, using appropriate formal and informal units

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-GM-02medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA3-2DS-02medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M6M02high confidenceMathematics · Level 6 · Measurement strand
VC2M4M02medium confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Measurement strand
VC2M5M02low confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Measurement 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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