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-CSQ-01
uses number bonds and the relationship between addition and subtraction to solve problems involving partitioning
Create, record and recognise combinations of two numbers that add to numbers from 11 up to and including 20
Create, model and solve word problems, using number sentences
Represent the difference between two numbers using concrete materials and diagrams
Represent a constant difference between pairs of numbers
Model how addition and subtraction are inverse operations using concrete materials, drawings and diagrams
Recall and use related addition and subtraction number facts to at least 20
Add two-digit numbers by building to multiples of ten
Add and subtract from a two-digit number and record on an empty number line
Use quantity values to separate tens and ones for addition (only)
Use an inverse strategy to turn a subtraction into an addition (Reasons about relations)
Use number bonds to determine a missing number
Use number knowledge to solve related problems (Reasons about relations)
Use a variety of ways of writing number sentences
Use number bonds to solve equality problems