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
- MA2-3DS-01
makes and sketches models and nets of three-dimensional objects including prisms and pyramids
- MA2-3DS-02
estimates, measures and compares capacities (internal volumes) using litres, millilitres and volumes using cubic centimetres
Identify the differences between prisms (including cubes), pyramids and cylinders
Construct models of prisms, pyramids and cylinders using physical or virtual manipulatives, identifying their features
Deconstruct everyday packages that are prisms (including cubes) to create nets
Investigate the variety of nets that can be used to create a particular prism
Recognise the need for formal units to measure capacity (internal volume) accurately
Use the litre as a unit to measure capacities (internal volumes) to the nearest litre
Relate the litre to familiar everyday containers
Recognise that one-litre containers can be a variety of shapes (Reasons about spatial structure)
Record capacities (internal volumes) using the abbreviation for litres (L)
Estimate the capacity (internal volume) of a container in litres and check by measuring
Construct rectangular prisms using cubic-centimetre blocks and describe the volumes in terms of layers
Record volumes using numerals and words
Compare the volumes of 2 or more objects made from cubic-centimetre blocks