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-DATA-01
collects discrete data and constructs graphs using a given scale
- MA2-DATA-02
interprets data in tables, dot plots and column graphs
Pose questions about a matter of interest to obtain information that can be recorded in categories
Collect data from identified sources
Predict and create a list of categories for efficient data collection in relation to a matter of interest
Create a list or table to organise the data
Construct column graphs (with scale intervals of 1) and dot plots using relevant software where appropriate
Mark equal spaces (intervals) on axes, name and label axes and choose appropriate titles for column graphs
Describe and interpret information presented in tally tables and column graphs
Investigate how data is interpreted to make decisions
Represent the same dataset using more than one type of display and compare the displays (Statistical reasoning)