Mathematics / Foundation / Number and Algebra / Number and place value

Curriculum content descriptions

Represent practical situations to model addition and sharing (ACMNA004)

Elaborations
  • using a range of practical strategies for adding small groups of numbers, such as visual displays or concrete materials
  • using Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander methods of adding, including spatial patterns and reasoning
General capabilities
  • Numeracy Numeracy
ScOT terms

Addition

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