K–10Mathematics K–10 Syllabus
Mathematics for K−2
The new syllabus must now be taught in Kindergarten to Year 2 in all NSW primary schools.
Mathematics for 3−10
The new syllabus is to be taught in Years 3 to 10 from 2024.
2024 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts.
Content
Early Stage 1
- MAO-WM-01
develops understanding and fluency in mathematics through exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, choosing and applying mathematical techniques to solve problems, and communicating their thinking and reasoning coherently and clearly
- MAE-FG-01
recognises, describes and continues repeating patterns
- MAE-FG-02
forms equal groups by sharing and counting collections of objects
Copy and continue repeating patterns using sounds and/or actions
Copy, continue and create repeating patterns using shapes, objects, images or pictures (Reasons about patterns)
Distribute a group of familiar objects into smaller groups and recognise whether the number in each group is equal or not
Group and share concrete materials by distributing objects one by one or using another method
Label the number of objects in a group
Record grouping and sharing using drawings, words and numerals, and explain their thinking (Reasons about relations)