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-RN-01
applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands
- MA2-RN-02
represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value
Group physical or virtual objects to show the structure of tens, hundreds and a thousand
Regroup numbers flexibly, recognising one thousand as 10 hundreds and one hundred as 10 tens or 100 ones
Compare and describe the relative size of numbers by positioning numbers on a number line (Reasons about quantity)
Count forwards and backwards by tens and hundreds on and off the decade
Represent numbers up to and including thousands using physical or virtual manipulatives, words, numerals, diagrams and digital displays
Read and order numbers of up to at least 4 digits
Identify the number before and after a number with an internal zero digit
Record numbers using standard place value form
Partition numbers of up to 4 digits in non-standard forms (Reasons about quantity)