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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 4

Area
Develop and use formulas to find the area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms to solve problems
  • Calculate the area of composite figures that can be dissected into rectangles, squares, parallelograms or triangles to solve problems

Develop and use the formula to find the area of circles and sectors to solve problems
  • Find the area of quadrants, semicircles and sectors, and apply these formulas in the context of real-life problems

  • Calculate the areas of composite shapes involving quadrants, semicircles and sectors to solve problems

Develop and use the formulas to find the area of trapeziums, rhombuses and kites to solve problems
  • Calculate the area of composite shapes involving trapeziums, kites and rhombuses to solve problems

Choose appropriate units of measurement for area and convert between units
  • Choose an appropriate unit to measure the area of different shapes and surfaces, and justify the choice

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