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K–10Mathematics K–10 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation for K–2 from 2023 and 3–10 from 2024
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Content

Stage 3

Additive relations B
  • MAO-WM-01

    develops understanding and fluency in mathematics through exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, choosing and applying mathematical techniques to solve problems, and communicating their thinking and reasoning coherently and clearly

  • MA3-AR-01

    selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems

Additive relations B
Choose and use efficient strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems
  • Solve multistep word problems, including problems that require more than one Loading 

  • Compare, evaluate and communicate strategies used to solve addition and subtraction problems

Applies known strategies to add and subtract decimals
  • Model the addition and subtraction of Loading  up to 3 decimal places using appropriate representations

  • Solve word problems involving the addition and subtraction of decimals up to 3 decimal places

  • Justify why the strategy used to solve addition and subtraction word problems is appropriate (Reasons about quantity)