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 2
- 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
- MA2-AR-01
selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers
- MA2-AR-02
completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values
Recognise equal differences and record them in number sentences
Use the equals sign to mean 'the same as', rather than to perform an operation
Apply the associative property of addition to forming multiples of 10 (Reasons about relations)
Use number relation principles to solve related problems (Reasons about relations)
Demonstrate how addition and subtraction are inverse operations
Use the complement principle of addition and subtraction (Reasons about relations)
Explain and check solutions to problems, including by using the inverse operation
Apply known mental strategies that use partitioning to add and subtract, such as bridging the decades
Use the compensation strategy to add and subtract (Reasons about relations)
Apply the levelling and constant difference strategies (Reasons about relations)
Represent solutions to addition and subtraction problems, including word problems, using an empty number line or bar model
Compare and evaluate strategies used to solve addition and subtraction problems, reasoning which strategy may be most efficient
Recognise the relationship between dollars and cents
Represent equivalent amounts of money using different denominations
Perform calculations with money, including finding change