AC9M5N05
Number > Fractions Addition & Subtraction
Australian Curriculum Version 9 Says:
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominators, using different strategies.
What this means
Adding fractions like 1/5 + 3/5 , where the denominators are the same and 1/3 + 2/6 where the denominators are related. This does not involve using a formal algorithm to add fractions.
- This can be applied to different situations such as measuring cups, fractions of a meter.
- Diagrams such as number lines can be used to help solve the problems. These are then recorded in fraction symbols i.e. 1/2 + 1/4
Tip
- To understand fraction walls and fraction bars students need prior experience folding paper strips.
Interactives & Downloadables
Resources & Manipulatives
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Developing a Conceptual Understanding of Fractions
$31.00 – $139.00 inc. GST
Beyond
Quick Guides (AC9) Purpose
These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the new Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations. The Notes version (downloadable) has one card per page with some lines for your own personal notes
Year 7+?
Our Quick Guides end at Year 6, but if you look at the bottom of the Year 6 cards you will see that they are linked onwards to Year 7. We recommend you visit the appropriate Curriculum pages on ACARA’s site.
Disclaimer
These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist. Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you. These documents copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). Copies may be downloaded
These Quick Curriculum Guides have been designed to take a look at the Australian Mathematics Curriculum (AC9), explain terminology and provide interpretations.
Narelle and I have used our professional judgement to put forward what is appropriate for students at this year level.
Authors: Dr Paul Swan & Narelle Rice
We would like to also thank Linda Marshall and David Dunstan for comments and assistance.
These documents serve as general advice only and do not take into account your specific needs and conditions. While best care has been taken in compiling these materials, mistakes may exist.
Australian Curriculum version 9 materials used under Creative Commons licence from ACARA. Readers should always refer back to the curriculum itself and the state-based curriculum that is relevant for you.
This document is copyright of A-Z Type (Dr Paul Swan). A copy of this document may be downloaded from www.drpaulswan.com.au.