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
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
- MA1-NSM-01
measures, records, compares and estimates the masses of objects using uniform informal units
- MA1-NSM-02
describes, compares and orders durations of events, and reads half- and quarter-hour time
Place objects on either side of an equal-arm balance to obtain a level balance
Use an equal-arm balance to compare the masses of two objects and record, which is heavier or lighter
Predict the action of an equal-arm balance before placing particular objects in each pan (Reasons about relations)
Use a balance to find two collections of objects that have the same mass
Compare and order the masses of two or more objects by hefting, and check using an equal-arm balance
Name and order the months of the year
Recall the number of days in each month
Identify a day and date using a Gregorian calendar
Recognise monthly and annual cycles
Read analog clocks to the half-hour using the terms ‘o'clock’ and ‘half past’
Describe the position of the hands on a clock for the half-hour
Connect the use of half turns to the turn of the minute hand for the passing of the half-hour
Explain why the hour hand on a clock is halfway between successive hour-markers when the minute hand shows the half-hour (Reasons about relations)
Describe everyday events with particular hour and half-hour times
Record hour and half-hour time, making connections between analog and digital clocks