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K–10Mathematics K–10 Syllabus

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Implementation for K–2 from 2023 and 3–10 from 2024
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Stage 3

Representing quantity fractions A
Recognise the role of the number 1 as representing the whole
  • Compare halves and quarters of different sized wholes

  • Justify the need for fractions to refer to the number 1 as the common whole (Reasons about quantity)

Compare and order common unit fractions
  • Compare and order unit fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 by placing them on a number line

Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator
  • Represent the sum of fractions with the same denominator, recreating the whole, where the result may exceed one

  • Find the difference between fractions with the same denominator and interpret the answer

  • Solve word problems that involve fractions with the same denominator

  • Use diagrams, objects and mental strategies to subtract a unit fraction from any whole number including 1 (the complement principle)

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