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
Life Skills
- 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
- MALS-DEP-01
demonstrates knowledge of decimals and percentages in everyday contexts
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
Identify percentages in everyday contexts
Represent the size of percentages
Match percentages to common fractions
Estimate using percentages in everyday contexts
Calculate percentages, with or without technology
Apply percentages to solve problems
Recognise decimal numbers in everyday contexts
Matches decimals to common fractions
Estimate, using decimals, in everyday contexts
Calculate decimals, with or without technology