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K–10Mathematics K–10 Syllabus (2022)

Implementation from 2024
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Stage 4

Equations
Solve linear equations up to 2 steps
  • Represent Loading  involving unknown quantities using Loading 

  • Describe number sentences as Loading 

  • Distinguish between and compare Loading  and equations

  • Solve Loading  with Loading  and non-integer solutions using algebraic techniques that involve up to 2 steps, including equations with pronumerals on both sides

  • Model and solve word problems using equations of up to 2 steps

Solve and verify linear equations by substitution
  • Verify solutions to equations by substitution

  • Solve problems involving linear equations, including those arising from substituting given values into formulas

Solve quadratic equations
  • Reason why there are 2 values of x that satisfy a quadratic equation of the form x2=c if c>0

  • Solve problems involving quadratic equations of the form ax2=c, giving answers in exact form and as decimal approximations

  • Solve Loading  arising from substitution into a formula

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