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-DATA-01
gathers and organises data, displays data in lists, tables and picture graphs
- MA1-DATA-02
reasons about representations of data to describe and interpret the results
Pose suitable questions where the answers form categories, and predict the likely responses
Collect data on familiar topics
Sort data into relevant categories
Organise collected data into lists and tables to display information
Represent data in a picture graph using a baseline, equal spacing and same-sized symbols
Give reasons why some representations of data are misleading (Reasons about relations)
Interpret information presented in tables and picture graphs (Reasons about relations)
Record answers to questions using the information in tables and picture graphs