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-NSM-01
estimates, measures and compares the masses of objects using kilograms and grams
- MA2-NSM-02
represents and interprets analog and digital time in hours, minutes and seconds
Recognise the need for a formal unit smaller than the kilogram
Use a scaled instrument to relate 1000 grams to one kilogram
Identify familiar objects that could be measured in grams
Measure and record mass in grams (g) using a scaled instrument
Compare 2 or more objects by mass measured in kilograms and grams using a set of scales
Record masses greater than a kilogram using kilograms and grams
Identify situations where duration is measured in seconds
Read or set the time on digital devices to the minute or second, recognising there are 60 seconds in one minute
Recognise that the hour is read first in a digital display
Determine the time remaining until the next hour on a digital clock
Record times using the colon notation with am and pm to distinguish between morning and evening
Relate the terms midday or noon and midnight to am and pm
Relate analog notation to digital notation for time