Where does fractions appear in the Australian Curriculum?

12 Mathematics content descriptions from Year 3 to Year 7 mention fractions. They are listed here by year with their codes.

Can Heapso make fractions worksheets?

Yes. Choose "Plan this" next to a content description for a lesson set to that year, or make a worksheet at three levels so every student can practise the same skill.

Fractions in the Australian Curriculum

From halves and quarters to operations with fractions. 12 content descriptions from Version 9.0, by year level.

Year 3

AC9M3N02
recognise and represent unit fractions including \(\frac12\), \(\frac13\), \(\frac14\), \(\frac15\) and \(\frac1{10}\) and their multiples in different ways; combine fractions with the same denominator to complete the whole
Number
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Year 4

AC9M4N03
find equivalent representations of fractions using related denominators and make connections between fractions and decimal notation
Number
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AC9M4N04
count by fractions including mixed numerals; locate and represent these fractions as numbers on number lines
Number
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All Year 4 Mathematics

Year 5

AC9M5N03
compare and order fractions with the same and related denominators including mixed numerals, applying knowledge of factors and multiples; represent these fractions on a number line
Number
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AC9M5N04
recognise that 100% represents the complete whole and use percentages to describe, represent and compare relative size; connect familiar percentages to their decimal and fraction equivalents
Number
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AC9M5N05
solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominators, using different strategies
Number
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AC9M5N07
solve problems involving division, choosing efficient strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; interpret any remainder according to the context and express results as a whole number, decimal or fraction
Number
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All Year 5 Mathematics

Year 6

AC9M6N03
apply knowledge of equivalence to compare, order and represent common fractions including halves, thirds and quarters on the same number line and justify their order
Number
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AC9M6N05
solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions using knowledge of equivalent fractions
Number
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AC9M6N07
solve problems that require finding a familiar fraction, decimal or percentage of a quantity, including percentage discounts, choosing efficient calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate
Number
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AC9M6P01
recognise that probabilities lie on numerical scales of 0 – 1 or 0% – 100% and use estimation to assign probabilities that events occur in a given context, using common fractions, percentages and decimals
Probability
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All Year 6 Mathematics

Year 7

AC9M7N06
use the 4 operations with positive rational numbers including fractions, decimals and percentages to solve problems using efficient calculation strategies
Number
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All Year 7 Mathematics

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Where does fractions appear in the Australian Curriculum?: 12 Mathematics content descriptions from Year 3 to Year 7 mention fractions. They are listed here by year with their codes.
Can Heapso make fractions worksheets?: Yes. Choose "Plan this" next to a content description for a lesson set to that year, or make a worksheet at three levels so every student can practise the same skill.

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